Orzo Salad with Crispy Tofu

Name: Orzo Salad with Crispy Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: • 1 cup dry orzo; • 7 ounces tofu, cut into ½-inch cubes; • 1 large sweet potato, cut into ¾-inch pieces; • 1 tablespoon cornstarch; • Drizzle of olive oil; • Salt to taste; • 1/3 packed cup finely chopped lacinato or curly kale, about 6 stems; • ½ red onion, small dice; • 1/3 cup chopped parsley; • 1/3 cup roasted pepitas (optional); • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon maple syrup; • ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a combination of dried basil, thyme and oregano); • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper; • 2 small garlic cloves; • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Easy Orzo Salad with Crispy Tofu, roasted sweet potato, chopped kale, and fresh herbs. Balanced with protein, kid-friendly, and ideal for meal-prep. This healthy dish will quickly become one of your go-to weeknight dinners!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:05:10 GMT