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Tofu with Creamy Spinach Sauce
and pesto potatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
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Vegetarian

Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
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- 12 oz. Red Potatoes
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- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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- 1½ tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- ½ tsp. Seasoned Salt Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories630
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Carbohydrates49g
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Net Carbs40g
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Fat41g
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Protein25g
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Sodium1100mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Cut potatoes into 1" pieces. Place in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 Tbsp. water. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until tender, 5-7 minutes.
Carefully remove from microwave. Drain any excess liquid.While potatoes microwave, drain tofu. Line a plate with a paper towel. Cut tofu into 1/4"-thick rectangular planks. You should have 8 pieces total. Place on towel-lined plate. Top with paper towels, then press gently but firmly to remove excess moisture.Season both sides with seasoned salt. -
2 Cook the Potatoes
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add potatoes, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender and lightly browned, 4-6 minutes.
Stir in pesto and half the minced garlic and parsley (reserve remaining for sauce). Stir often until potatoes are coated, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.While potatoes cook, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Tofu
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Add tofu to hot pan and cook undisturbed until golden-brown, 3-4 minutes per side.
Transfer tofu to towel-lined plate and tent with foil to keep warm.Keep pan over medium-high heat; no need to wipe clean. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Reduce heat to medium and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add spinach and remaining minced garlic and parsley to hot pan and stir occasionally until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
Add cream base, cheese, and a pinch of pepper. Stir occasionally until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping tofu with sauce and garnishing with crispy onions. Bon appétit!
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