This is definitely the best tofu recipe for tofu haters

Ingredients

• 50 ml low sodium soy sauce
• 300 g extra firm tofu
• 3 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• salt
• pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 onion
• 1/2 jar sun dried tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• salt
• pepper
• 180 g dried orzo
• 700 ml vegetable stock
• 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 100 g chickpeas
• 2 handfuls spinach
• 2 tbsp fresh basil
• 150 g silken tofu
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• salt
• pepper
• 50 ml water

Steps

1. 1Step 1: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. 2Step 2: Press the extra firm tofu.
3. 3Step 3: Slice the pressed tofu into 3 even slices.
4. 4Step 4: Place the tofu slices on a lined and oiled baking tray.
5. 5Step 5: Brush the soy sauce over the tofu slices, applying it twice.
6. 6Step 6: In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
7. 7Step 7: Coat each tofu slice on all sides with the breadcrumb mixture.
8. 8Step 8: Return the coated tofu slices to the baking tray.
9. 9Step 9: Sprinkle extra breadcrumb mixture on top of the tofu slices.
10. 10Step 10: Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
11. 11Step 11: Make the tofu cream: blend the silken tofu, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and water until smooth.
12. 12Step 12: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
13. 13Step 13: Add the onion to the pan.
14. 14Step 14: Cook the onion until slightly translucent.
15. 15Step 15: Add the sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, and chili flakes.
16. 16Step 16: Cook until the garlic is browned and fragrant.
17. 17Step 17: Add the dried orzo to the pan.
18. 18Step 18: Stir to coat the orzo with the ingredients in the pan.
19. 19Step 19: Pour in the vegetable stock.
20. 20Step 20: Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently.
21. 21Step 21: Once thickened, add the nutritional yeast, tofu cream, and chickpeas.
22. 22Step 22: Stir to combine.
23. 23Step 23: Continue cooking for 10 minutes, or until thickened to your liking.
24. 24Step 24: Stir in the spinach and freshly chopped basil.
25. 25Step 25: Slice the tofu cutlets.
26. 26Step 26: Serve everything together with fresh basil.