Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 lb

asparagus

chopped

1 lb

green beans

halved

1 cup

frozen peas

1 cup

slivered almonds

2 unit

garlic cloves

1 cup

flat leaf parsley

loosely packed

4 unit

scallions

coarsely chopped

2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

0.5 unit

lemon juice

0.13 tsp

nutmeg

1 lb

extra firm tofu

drained and pressed

1 cup

basil leaves

chopped

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare a large bowl of ice water.

Step 2
~3 min

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 3
~3 min

Add asparagus and green beans to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 4
~3 min

Add frozen peas to the pot and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 5
~3 min

Drain the vegetables and immediately submerge them in the ice water to stop the cooking process.

Step 6
~3 min

Pulse the slivered almonds in a blender until they form a fine powder.

Step 7
~3 min

Add the blanched vegetables, garlic, parsley, scallions, olive oil, lemon juice, and nutmeg to the blender.

Step 8
~3 min

Puree all ingredients until smooth. If needed, add water in small increments to achieve desired consistency.

Step 9
~3 min

In a large bowl, mash the drained and pressed tofu with your hands or an immersion blender until it resembles ricotta cheese.

Step 10
~3 min

Add the green vegetable puree to the mashed tofu and mix thoroughly.

Step 11
~3 min

Gently fold in the chopped basil leaves.

Step 12
~3 min

Cover the mixture and refrigerate until ready to use.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of lemon juice to taste.

For a smoother puree, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve over pasta with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast.

Use as a pizza sauce topped with roasted vegetables.

Layer in lasagna with vegan ricotta and vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled Vegetables
Roasted Tomatoes
Pasta

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Represents a healthy and vibrant way to incorporate vegetables into meals.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Healthy Eating
Vegan Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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