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Vegan Parsi-Style Tomatoes with Tofu "Eggs" (Low-Carb Recipe)

This Tomato with Tofu "Eggs" is a vegan version of a popular Indian Parsi dish called Tameta per Eedu, where a spicy tomato sauce is blanketed with eggs, much like a shakshuka. In this eggless version, tofu stands in very nicely for the eggs, soaking in the saucy flavors and providing heart-healthy protein.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine: Indian (Parsi/Zoroastrian)
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 125kcal
Author: Vaishali · Holy Cow Vegan

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or any neutral oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
  • 1 medium onion (finely diced)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1 small green chili pepper (like jalapeno or serrano, minced. You can skip this if sensitive to heat, or deseed the pepper. There is also ground black pepper and paprika used in this recipe)
  • 3 medium tomatoes (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon erythritol (or monk fruit sweetener. If not low-carb, use jaggery or brown sugar)
  • 14 oz super-firm tofu/high-protein tofu (or extra firm, pressed. Cut into small cubes)
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Heat oil in a skillet. Add the onions with a pinch of salt and pepper and saute until the onions brown.
  • Add ginger garlic paste and saute a couple more minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, stir them in, then stir in the tomato paste.
  • Add the powdered spices--turmeric, paprika, if using, ground cumin and coriander and garam masala. Mix well.
  • Let the tomatoes cook down until darkened and jammy, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in the sweetener--erythritol or monk fruit, if low-carb. Others can use a tablespoon of jaggery or brown sugar.
  • Stir in the tofu cubes and mix well. Warm through. Garnish with a couple of tablespoons of chopped cilantro, if desired.
  • Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 956IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg