Looking to use up leftover roast veggies or protein from Christmas Day? This easy family-friendly veggie tofu tart is a delicious way to re-invent your leftovers and avoid food waste while you’re at it.
With the addition of herbs and spices to add an extra depth of flavour and antioxidant goodness– switch up your next meal idea with a new recipe that the whole family will love.
From the pastry base – taking only minutes to make, to the flavoursome filling (add your favourite veggies – mine are kumara, leek and zucchini) - it’s a nourishing choice to add to your weekly dinner rotation or go-to lunch paired with a side salad.
Did I mention it’s ready in less than an hour – and takes only 15 minutes to prep? Perfect for those who have a busy day ahead or are looking for an easy-to-pull-together recipe with minimal effort – but a hit on the tastebuds.
For your daily vitamin B12: Lotus Savoury Yeast Flakes
Whether you’re skipping cheese this festive season or want to try something different – savoury yeast flakes make an excellent ‘cheesy’ alternative. But don’t let the unusual ‘flakes’ keep you away – when mixed into your favourite dish, this nutritious superfood becomes an instant highlight.
From comforting mac and cheese (try our 15-minute vegan version) to roast veggies or feel-good soups, your hit of umami starts here. Not mention, it’s high in fibre, protein and of course – B vitamins, making them a great option in your daily diet.
For your low-carb lifestyle: Low Carb Life Low Carb Pastry Mix
Going keto or cutting back on carbs? This nourishing pastry mix is your solution. Aside from being versatile, easy to use, and incredibly tasty, it’s gluten free and contains no added sugar.
Made from a blend of tapioca, coconut, lupin and almond meal flours, it also calls for hemp protein – great if you’re after an extra energy boost to your day.
Ingredients:
Base
- 1 packet Low Carb Life Low Carb Pastry Mix
- 150g chilled butter, cut into cubes
- 1 Tablespoon chilled water
Or make your own tart base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or flour of your choice)
- 150g chilled butter or solid coconut oil, cut into cubes
- 1-2 Tablespoons water
Note: Depending on the flour you use, you may need to adjust fat and/or water content slightly. The dough should come together after a bit of kneading and roll out/press into a tart pan without crumbling.
Tofu
- 300g tofu
- 1 lemon
- 2 Tablespoons Lotus Savoury Yeast Flakes
- ¼ teaspoon Ceres Organics Ground Turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 cloves garlic
- generous seasoning of salt and pepper
Veggies
- 1 orange kumara, roasted
- 1 leek, thinly sliced
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- Or any leftover veggies or your choice
Topping
- Toasted pumpkin seeds (we recommend ROAR Organic Pepitas Activated)
Herb oil
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- ¼ cup fresh mixed herbs, chopped
- 1-2 Tablespoons OMEGANZ Olive Oil
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C and grease a 25cm tart pan.
- Add pastry ingredients to a medium mixing bowl and crumb in chilled butter until the mixture resembles a breadcrumb-like texture. Add the water and continue to knead with your hands until a ball of dough comes together. Press into the greased tart pan piercing the base with a fork. Par-bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the tofu filling. Add the well-drained tofu, lemon, nutritional yeast, spices and garlic to a high-speed blender and blend into a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the tofu mix into the centre of the pastry and top with your choice of leftover cooked veggies. Use whatever you like and have on hand - get creative.
- Return the tart to the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes.
- While your tart is baking, make the herb oil by chopping and combining the herbs, garlic, spring onion and salt in a small dish and set aside to infuse.
- Serve tart with a drizzle of herb oil, toasted pumpkin seeds and a side salad.
Makes: 8 | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
What's inside? Nutritional goodness per serve*
Servings: 8
Calories: 302
Total Fat: 17g
Total Carbohydrate:31g
Net Carbohydrate: 29g
Protein: 7g
Sugar: 2g
*Nutritional information is based on approximate calculations by My Fitness Pal.
Dietaries: Vegetarian
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