🍋 **Zesty Lemon Orzo and Pan-Seared Tofu** 🌱
Looking for a bright, tangy, and easy dinner idea? This one-pan recipe for Zesty Lemon Orzo and Lemon Pepper Seared Tofu is a total game-changer! It’s budget-friendly, full of flavor, and surprisingly simple to make. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress with minimal effort.
### Ingredients:
**Lemon Pepper Seared Tofu:**
– 1 (~400g) block extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
– 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
– 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
– 3 tbsp cornstarch
– 1 tsp lemon pepper
– 1 tsp garlic powder
**Lemon Orzo:**
– 2 tbsp avocado oil
– 10 asparagus spears, trimmed and cut on a bias
– 1 shallot, minced
– 2 tsp capers, minced (optional)
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
– 2 tsp miso paste
– 3 tbsp nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan
– 1 1/2 cups dry orzo
– 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
– Zest and juice of 1 lemon
– Salt and pepper to taste
### Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the tofu by marinating it in soy sauce and lemon juice, then dredging it in a seasoned cornstarch mix. Sear until golden.
2️⃣ In the same pan, cook the asparagus until tender, followed by sautéing shallots, capers, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
3️⃣ Add the miso paste, nutritional yeast, orzo, and broth. Simmer until the orzo is al dente.
4️⃣ Stir in fresh parsley, lemon juice, and zest. Serve with the seared tofu and enjoy!
This one-pan meal is perfect for meal prep or enjoying fresh, and it’s packed with plant-based protein and vibrant flavors.
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