One-Ingredient Red Lentil Tofu

Sarah Cobacho holding a cube of firm red lentil tofu over a plate of tofu pieces

One-Ingredient Red Lentil Tofu

A simple and cost-effective alternative to tofu, this Red Lentil Tofu is perfect for those with a soy allergy or looking to incorporate more lentils into their diet.

Author Sarah Cobacho (plantbaes.com)

PREP TIME15

COOK TIME5

TOTAL TIME4 20

Servings 2

Course Main Course

Cuisine Burmese-Inspired

Keyword 10 ingredients or less, Easy Dinner, Healthy, High Protein, lentils, red lentils, Soy-Free

Ingredients

¾ cup split red lentils
2 cup water

Instructions

Rinse the lentils thoroughly, then soak them in a large bowl of water for 4 hours or overnight. After soaking, drain the water and rinse the lentils again.
Add the soaked lentils to a high-speed blender along with 2 cups of fresh water. Blend until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
Transfer the blended mixture to a small pot over medium heat. Bring it to a gentle boil. Then stir constantly until it thickens into a smooth, paste-like consistency (about 5 minutes). Refer to the photos for visual cues on the texture.
Transfer the thick paste to a glass container and let it set in the fridge overnight.
Your tofu is now ready to be cooked. You can pan-fry it, air-fry it, or bake it.

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Notes

Seasoning: If you’d like to add spices or salt, mix them into the water before blending.

Nutritional Information - Per Serving