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Vegan Cashew Parmesan Orzo
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Vegan Parmesan Tofu Orzo

This easy vegan parmesan tofu orzo is sure to please even your picky eater. It's full of delicious cheesy flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: All Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 545kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 TB vegan butter
  • 2 cups orzo dry
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup vegan parmesan *recipe
  • salt and pepper to taste

Tofu

  • 14 oz tofu drained
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Cashew Parmesan

  • ¾ cup raw cashews
  • 2 TB nutritional yeast
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Cook your orzo; take a pot with a lid, cook your 1 TB vegan butter, and cook your dry orzo in the vegan butter for about 1-2 minutes, stirring. Now add your 2 cups vegetable broth, stir, place a lid on and cook for 8 minutes. *The cooking time may vary depending on your orzo; check the back of your box.
  • While your orzo is cooking, start your tofu. Take a skillet on medium heat, melt your remaining 1 TB vegan butter, crumble your tofu, and add black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes until it's starting to brown. Don't be tempted to turn up the heat; it may take an additional 5 minutes.
  • While your tofu is cooking, make your cashew parmesan.  Mix all ingredients into a food processor or small blender (like a twister Blendtec) and process until it’s a little finer than cornmeal.  Set aside.
  • When your tofu is done, add your orzo, cashew parmesan, salt, and pepper to taste.

Notes

See blog post for recipe Q&A

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 1001mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g