Dinner for 4

Berbere Tofu Vegetable Pan

Name: Berbere Tofu Vegetable Pan
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 4 oz quartered white or cremini mushrooms; 1 small zucchini chopped into thick slices; 1 bell pepper; 7 oz firm or extra firm tofu; 1 3/4 cups small chopped broccoli; 15 oz can white beans or chickpeas or other beans of choice; 2 tsp lime juice; 2 tsp oil; 1 tbsp berbere blend; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 3/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion flakes; 1/4 cup tahini; 1/4 cup warm water; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp dried dill or parsley; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional); 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds or hemp seeds for crunch (optional)

$8.69for 445 minServes 4

Tofu, beans, and vegetables roast with berbere spices, then pair with a quick tahini, lemon, and dill dressing.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Mushrooms, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical	4 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 0.4 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.67Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Tofu, 7 oz$0.17/oz typical	7 oz	$1.19Typical price
	Broccoli, 0.35 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.35 lb	$0.65Typical price
	Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Onions, a little$1.29/lb typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.33Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.69

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperAsian sauces and pastes

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

African Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners Sheet pan

Typical price

$2.17 per serving$8.69 for 4

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Ingredients

4 oz quartered white or cremini mushrooms
1 small zucchini chopped into thick slices
1 bell pepper
7 oz firm or extra firm tofu
1 3/4 cups small chopped broccoli
15 oz can white beans or chickpeas or other beans of choice
2 tsp lime juice
2 tsp oil
1 tbsp berbere blend
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion flakes
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup warm water
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp dried dill or parsley
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds or hemp seeds for crunch (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and line a large sheet pan with oil.
Toss the tofu, mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper, broccoli, and drained beans with oil, berbere, paprika, thyme, pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion flakes.
Spread the mixture across the pan and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once, until the vegetables are tender and the tofu is browned.
Whisk the tahini, warm water, lemon juice, dill or parsley, salt, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
Stir the lime juice into the roasted mixture and drizzle with the tahini dressing.

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