Acorn squash stuffed with tofu topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 2 small acorn squashes, halved and seeded
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small red onion, cut into 1cm pieces.
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 package (400g) firm tofu, drained and coarsely crumbled
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 package (140 g) baby spinach (about 8 cups)
- 2 tbsp. l. grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 whole grain pitas, fried and torn into 2 cm pieces.
Preparation:
- Place the pumpkin in a large microwave-safe bowl and add 1 tablespoon of dill, a splash of water, and salt and black pepper to taste. Cover with plastic wrap and pierce it. Microwave until tender, 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, 3 minutes. tofu and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook without stirring for 2 minutes, then begin stirring for another 3 minutes.
- Move the tofu and onion to one side of the pan, add half the tomatoes to the other side, and season with salt. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, then add the tofu and onion mixture. Add half the spinach and a little water and stir until the spinach wilts. Stir in 1 tablespoon of Parmesan and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
- In a bowl, combine the pita bread, remaining spinach, tomatoes, 3 tablespoons dill, 1 tablespoon Parmesan, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and salt to taste. Spoon the tofu mixture into the squash. Serve with a salad.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 396, Total Fat 19g, Saturated Fat 3g, Protein 18g, Carbohydrates 45g, Fiber 9g, Cholesterol 5mg, Sodium 491mg, Sugars 0g. |