There's no need to be shy to break out this old classic! In this episode learn how to make a deliciously easy hamburger helper recipe (plantbased style).
INGREDIENTS
- 350g extra firm tofu
- 1/2 onion
- 2 + 1 tsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups red wine (or veggie stock)
- 3 cups unsalted vegetable stock
- 225g macaroni
- 1 cup plantbased cheese
- few sprigs parsley
DIRECTIONS
- Pat dry the extra firm tofu with a paper towel. Then, crumble the tofu into a bowl. Dice the onion
- Heat up a sauté pan to medium heat. Add 2 tsp avocado oil followed by the crumbled tofu. Sauté for 2-3min
- Add the smoked paprika, soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. Sauté for 2-3min. Set aside the crumbled tofu
- Place the pan back onto medium heat. Add 1 tsp avocado oil followed by the onions. Sauté for a couple of minutes
- Add the garlic powder, sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, and tomato paste. Give the pan a good stir. Add the red wine and let it cook for about 3min
- Add the unsalted veggie stock. Turn the heat up and bring to a boil. Add the macaroni and stir
- Cook the pasta to package instructions (in this case, 9mins). Stir occasionally
- Add back in the crumbled tofu. Stir and cook for a few minutes. Depending on how thick or thin you like the sauce, you can add a little more vegetable stock
- Turn the heat off and stir in your favourite plantbased cheese. Plate the pasta and garnish with some freshly chopped parsley
TIP: If you're interested in trying this but INSIST on using meat; you can start with about 12 ounces of whatever ground meat you choose.
