Tomato on Toast with Whipped Tofu
Tomato on Toast with Whipped Tofu
Ingredients
For the Toast
- 4 slices bread, your choice
For the Topping
- 1 large tomato, preferably homegrown, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, small leaves, for garnish
For the Whipped Tofu
- 14 ounces firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the whipped tofu: In a food processor, combine the pressed and crumbled firm tofu, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding 1 tablespoon of water at a time if needed to achieve a spreadable consistency. Set aside.
ā±ļø 5 min
- 2
Slice the large tomato into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange the tomato slices on a plate.
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- 3
Generously drizzle the olive oil over the sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
ā±ļø 2 min
- 4
Toast your chosen bread slices until golden brown and crisp.
ā±ļø 3 min
- 5
Spread a generous layer of the prepared whipped tofu onto each slice of toasted bread.
ā±ļø 2 min
- 6
Top the whipped tofu-spread toast with the seasoned tomato slices.
ā±ļø 2 min
- 7
Garnish each piece of tomato toast with fresh basil leaves.
ā±ļø 1 min
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy this simple, yet incredibly delicious dish.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Tomato on Toast with Whipped Tofu
For the Toast
- 4 slices bread, your choice
For the Topping
- 1 large tomato, preferably homegrown, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, small leaves, for garnish
For the Whipped Tofu
- 14 ounces firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the whipped tofu: In a food processor, combine the pressed and crumbled firm tofu, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding 1 tablespoon of water at a time if needed to achieve a spreadable consistency. Set aside.
ā±ļø 5 min - 2
Slice the large tomato into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange the tomato slices on a plate.
ā±ļø 3 min - 3
Generously drizzle the olive oil over the sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
ā±ļø 2 min - 4
Toast your chosen bread slices until golden brown and crisp.
ā±ļø 3 min - 5
Spread a generous layer of the prepared whipped tofu onto each slice of toasted bread.
ā±ļø 2 min - 6
Top the whipped tofu-spread toast with the seasoned tomato slices.
ā±ļø 2 min - 7
Garnish each piece of tomato toast with fresh basil leaves.
ā±ļø 1 min - 8
Serve immediately and enjoy this simple, yet incredibly delicious dish.