Cacio E Pepe Chickpeas With Balsamic Tofu
  1. In a blender cup, whizz the silken tofu, soaked cashew nuts, nooch, marmite and splash of water. Set aside.

  2. Fry the leeks on low/medium in olive oil with a pinch of salt for 5 mins.

  3. Add the garlic and black pepper, fry 2 mins more.

  4. Add the chickpeas + their water (or drain and add a splash of water). Heat through, then leave to stand whilst you make the tofu.

  5. Squeeze out any excess liquid from the tofu, then roughly tear the chunks and add to a mixing bowl with the cornstarch and salt. Toss well.

  6. Fry off the tofu in olive oil in a non-stick pan until it goes a shade of yellow.

  7. Whisk the tamari, mustard and balsamic, add that to the tofu, then turn down the heat and stir until it’s mostly absorbed, about 3-5 mins.

  8. Back to the chickpeas, turn the heat back on, warm through, then pour over the creamy sauce from earlier, gently heat for 2-3 mins, then serve with the tofu on top.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌱Vegan...

Category🍽️Main Dish

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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