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Spicy Tahini Pasta with Crispy Tofu

Inspired by Asian and Middle Eastern flavors, this plant-based spicy tahini pasta with crispy tofu recipe is delicious.
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Ingredients

Spicy Tahini Sauce

  • ½ cup tahini, mix well before using
  • ¼ cup pasta water
  • ¼ cup liquid aminos, or low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Additional Ingredients

  • 8 ounces linguini, rice noodles would work well too
  • 1 block super firm tofu, press out any excess moisture
  • ¼ cup cornstarch, to dust the tofu
  • salt and pepper, to season the tofu

Garnishes:

  • 2 limes, sliced into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons peanuts, crushed
  • 1 small jalapeno, sliced or minced, remove seeds and veins
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped

Equipment

  • 1 pasta pot
  • 1 colander
  • 1 baking tray
  • 1 saute pan
  • 1 serving bowl

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Gently spray a baking tray with cooking spray, set it aside.

Prepare the Pasta

  • Salt and boil a pot of pasta water and cook the linguini according to the package. Al dente is best. Reserve ¼ cup of the salted pasta water for the spicy tahini sauce.
  • Drain the rest of the water off of the pasta in a colander and set the cooked pasta aside.

Prepare the Tofu

  • Using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels, press the moisture out from the super firm tofu. This helps ensure that the tofu gets nice and crispy in the oven.
  • Next, cut the tofu into 8 evenly-sized pieces. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Next, dredge the tofu through the cornstarch, making sure it’s evenly coated. Place the coated tofu pieces on the prepared baking tray.
  • Spray the tofu with cooking spray and place it in the oven for 40 minutes. Making sure to flip the tofu around every 10 minutes. Once cooked, remove the tofu form the oven and set it aside.

Prepare the Sauce

  • In a saucepan, add the tahini, sriracha, maple syrup, liquid aminos and pasta water. Stir until creamy and well combined.

Assemble the Dish

  • Add the cooked linguini pasta into the pan with the spicy tahini sauce. Toss until all of the pasta is well coated.
  • Add the pasta to a serving platter and top with crispy tofu, lime wedges, sliced jalapeno, scallions, cilantro and crushed peanuts. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 475kcal, Carbohydrates: 57g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Sodium: 915mg, Potassium: 326mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 138IU, Vitamin C: 17mg, Calcium: 170mg, Iron: 3mg