Carb Smart Zesty Garlic Tofu
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Carb Smart Zesty Garlic Tofu

Carb Smart Zesty Garlic Tofu

with Couscous and Tahini-Ranch Sauce

Equal parts savoury and zesty, this macro-conscious dinner is sure to wow you. Garlicky tofu paired with a tangy DIY tahini-ranch sauce make this bowl irresistibly good.

Tags:
BBQ Contest
Quick
Carb Smart
Allergens:
Soy
Wheat
Sesame
Egg
Mustard
Sulphites
Milk

Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.

Preparation Time25 minutes
Cooking Time7 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit(s)

Tofu

(Contains Soy)

½ cup

Couscous

(Contains Wheat)

1 unit(s)

Tomato

56 g

Baby Spinach

1 tbsp

Tahini Sauce

(Contains Soy, Sesame May contain Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sulphites, Wheat, Crustaceans)

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

(Contains Egg, Mustard May contain Sulphites, Wheat, Mustard, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Sesame, Soy)

1 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

1 unit(s)

Lemon

7 g

Chives

1 tbsp

Zesty Garlic Blend

(Contains Sulphites)

Not included in your delivery

¼ tsp

Pepper*

½ tsp

Sugar*

2 tbsp

Oil*

¼ tsp

Salt*

1 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains Milk)

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Nutrition Values

Calories650 kcal
Fat41 g
Saturated Fat9 g
Carbohydrate47 g
Sugar4 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein25 g
Cholesterol25 mg
Sodium640 mg
Trans Fat0.4 g
Potassium550 mg
Calcium600 mg
Iron4.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Large Non-Stick Pan
Medium Pot
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Zester
Large Bowl
Whisk
Small Bowl

Instructions

Cook tofu
1
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • While the pan heats, pat tofu dry with paper towels. Cut tofu in half parallel to the cutting board. (NOTE: You will have two square tofu steaks per block.) Using a fork, poke tofu all over Season with salt, pepper and half the Zesty Garlic Blend.
  • When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then tofu. Pan fry until golden, 2-3 min per side. 
Cook couscous
2
  • Meanwhile, add 2/3 cup (1 1/3 cups) water, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt and remaining Zesty Garlic Blend to a medium pot. 
  • Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Once boiling, remove from heat, then add couscous. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and let stand, 5 min.

 

Prep
3
  • Meanwhile, cut tomato into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Zest, then juice half the lemon. Cut remaining lemon into wedges.
  • Thinly slice chives.
  • Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
Make sauces
4
  • Add mayo, half the tahini sauce (use all for 4 ppl), half the chives, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and garlic to a small bowl. (NOTE: Reference garlic guide.) Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then stir to combine. (NOTE: This is your tahini-ranch sauce.)
  • Add 2 tsp (4 tsp) lemon juice, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine. (NOTE: This is your lemon dressing.)

 

Finish couscous and make salad
5
  • Add lemon zest and remaining chives to the pot with couscous. 
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, then fluff with a fork to combine.
  • Add spinach and tomatoes to the large bowl with lemon dressing, then toss to coat.

 

Finish and serve
6
  • Thinly slice tofu.
  • Divide couscous and salad between plates. Top with tofu.
  • Drizzle tahini-ranch sauce overtop.
  • Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.