Orzo Tofu Bean Stew

Ingredients

  • 1 medium/large onion, diced

  • 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced

  • 1/3 cup sundried tomato, chopped

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme, parsley)

  • 1 tsp chili flakes

  • 2 tsp paprika

  • msg (optional)

  • 1 cup orzo, dry

  • 2 cup (500 ml) stock or broth

  • 1 large can beans, rinsed and drained (chickpea, great northern, etc)

  • 300g (1 package) silken tofu, blended smooth

  • 3-4 tbsp nutritional yeast

  • 1-2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice

  • 3 handfulls baby spinach

  • fresh basil leaves (optional)

Directions

  1. In a wide flat pan, fry onion with olive oil. Add garlic and sundried tomato.

  2. Add tomato paste and spices. Deglaze as needed with water.

  3. Add the orzo and stock. Add the beans now if they’re firm, or later if they’re soft.

  4. Cover and simmer at low heat until orzo is cooked. Stir to prevent burning.

  5. Add the blended smooth tofu, leafy greens, and all other flavouring ingredients.

  6. Season generously with salt and pepper, and simmer until creamy and tender.