Tofu Suugo Suqaar

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians.

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Servings: 12

Serving Size: 19.97 ounces

Ingredients

1/2 cup + 5 tbsp Oil, Canola
1/2 cup Soy Sauce, regular
1/4 cup Vinegar, Apple Cider
1 tbsp Tomato Paste, canned
1 tbsp Paprika, Smoked, ground
2 tsp Pepper, Black, ground
10 1/4 cups Tofu, Extra Firm, Drained, Pressed
3 cups Onions, Red, small dice
3 cups Pepper, Bell, Green, small dice
3 tbsp Garlic, cloves, peeled, minced
4 tbsp Garam Masala, powder
4 tsp Cumin, ground
4 tsp Coriander Seed, ground
3/4 tsp Turmeric, ground
1 tbsp + 1/4 tsp Salt, Kosher
6 tbsp Tomato Paste, canned
11 3/4 cups Tomatoes, canned, diced, in juice
3/4 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
8 cups Pasta, Spaghetti, cooked
3/4 cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped

Preparation

1. For Tofu Crumbles – Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl place 1/2 cup canola oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, paprika, and black pepper and mix well.
2. Add tofu and mix well. On a parchment lined sheet pan place seasoned tofu in a single layer. Use multiple pans as needed. Bake for 15 minutes then rotate and stir mixture then bake for another 15 minutes or until crumbles are dark golden brown. Hold hot for sauce.
3. For Sauce – In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell peppers and cook for 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and spices, mixing well and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and diced tomatoes. Bring sauce to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes. Place in hotel pan  and add tofu crumble mixture. Mix and hold hot for service.
4. For Panko Breadcrumbs – Preheat oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl combine 1 tbsp canola oil, bread crumbs, and 1/4 tsp salt and mix well. Place on a parchment lined sheet pan in a single layer. Bake for 10 minutes then rotate pan and bake for another 3-5 minutes or until dark golden brown. Remove from oven and reserve.
5. To plate – Place 4 ounces of pasta in a serving bowl. Add 4 ounces of sauce on top of the pasta. Garnish with 1 Tablespoon breadcrumbs and 1 Tablespoon cilantro.

Nutrition information 

Calories: 520 Total Fat: 23.8g Saturated Fat: 2.5g Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrate: 59.5g Fiber: 9.4g Total Sugars: 10.5g Protein: 22.5g Sodium: 1528mg

The nutrition information is an estimate based on general ingredients. These amounts will vary based on the products you are using.