High Protein Buffalo Tofu Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 400g banza pasta (about 1 and 3/4 boxes)
- 1 block firm or extra firm tofu [400g]
- 3 tbsp fine breadcrumbs [30g]
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk [120ml]
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- green onion for garnish
- cheese sauce
- 1/2 cup cashews [60g]
- 1-2 small carrots [35g]
- 1/2 medium cauliflower [250g]
- 1 can of cannellini beans, drained [245g]
- 1 cup non-dairy milk, unflavored and unsweetened [240ml]
- 1 and 1/2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp salt
Preparation
Preheat oven to 450f [232]
Bring a pot of water to a boil
Add in the cashews, cauliflower and carrots
Boil until fork tender, about 20 mins
While that boils press the tofu
Once the tofu is pressed cut it into cubes
As big as small as you like
I prefer not to go too tiny
Getting anywhere from 35-45 cubes
Add the cubes into a bowl and sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top
Move the bowl around and toss the tofu to coat it
These do not need to be perfectly covered just enough for a light breading
Place the tofu on a parchment lined baking sheet
Bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy and golden
Prepare the buffalo sauce by mixing together the non-dairy milk and buffalo sauce
Once cauliflower, carrots and cashews are done boiling drain them
Boil your water for the pasta
Cook the pasta to your preference
I have found with chickpea pasta i like to let it cook for longer
Drain and rinse the beans
In a high speed blender (if using a regular blender this may take a few extra minutes or extra non-dairy milk) or food processor add all the ingredients for the cheese sauce
Blend until extremely smooth
Be sure to taste the sauce to make sure you like the flavors
If you are worried about adding too much salt start with a 1/4 tsp
Once the tofu is done cooking lightly toss it in the buffalo sauce and place it back on your baking sheet
I prefer to put the tofu back in my warmed completely off oven after so the sauce bakes into the breadcrumbs a bit
But you can just coat them and leave it to the side if you prefer
