Tofu Picadillo: A plant-based twist on the traditional dish with tofu, olives, and spices. Quick, flavorful, and low in sodium.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup yellow onion, diced
- ¼ cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons sofrito
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ cup water
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 4 green olives, chopped
- 8 ounces firm or extra firm tofu, mashed with a fork
- Cilantro, fresh (optional)
Image
Directions
Nutritional Information Prep: 10 min, Cook: 15 min, Total: 25 min
- Preheat a large skillet on the stove over low heat.
- Add oil, onions, and peppers. Sauté for 8 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients. Cook for 5-8 minutes.
- Serve hot and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. You can serve it over rice or pasta. Also, you can use it to make tacos or burritos.
Substitutes:
- If you don't have tomato paste, you can use ¼ cup unsalted tomato sauce.
- If you don't have sofrito, you can add more onion and bell pepper.
- You can change tofu for ground turkey or lean ground beef.
256 calories
12g carbohydrates
3g fiber
0g added sugar
17g protein
18g total fat
3g saturated fat
279mg sodium
475mg potassium
492mg calcium
214mg phosphorus