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Butternut Squash Tofu Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts

Published on November 17, 2014 Updated on February 22, 2020 By Gunjan 2 Comments

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Butternut Squash Tofu Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts is divine. Its a warm salad and packed with protein. Its easy to make and is flavored with fresh herbs.

Butternut squash tofu salad with toasted hazelnuts in a serving bowl

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Warm Salad, cold winter and Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends 🙂 . Baked tofu in Butternut squash sauce and toasted hazelnuts with simple spices. Divine!


When I decided to make butternut squash sauce I realized it was easy to cook. It was just a matter of 5-7 minutes.

I wondered why? It used to take me a long time to make baby food for my baby couple of years back with butternut squash.

I guess I was just being a typical new mom. As I was always extra cautious and extra hyper about everything related to her baby 🙂 .

Also it was easier to feed my toddler this time than earlier. Time flies and my baby has grown up 🙂 . Hmmm. Okay coming back to the salad it’s delicious and every bite comes with satisfactory flavors.


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Toasted hazelnuts make the salad crunchy. I am crazy for toasted hazelnuts. So, whenever I get a chance I roast a big jar full of these delicious nuts.

I am still munching on toasted hazelnuts while writing. It’s hard for me to resist these savory nuts. My jar always gets empty in a week’s time though it should last for 2 weeks.

With baked tofu the salad is filling and can be served as a main dish or as a side dish. I used dried and fresh rosemary to add to the aroma and extra flavor to Butternut Squash Tofu Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts.

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Butternut squash tofu salad with toasted hazelnuts in a serving bowl
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Butternut Squash Tofu Salad Toasted Hazelnuts

Butternut Squash Tofu Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts is divine. its a warm salad and packed with protein. Its easy to make and is flavored with fresh herbs. 
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Butternut Squash Tofu Salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 294kcal
Author: Gunjan

Ingredients

  • 1 14 oz pack of extra firm tofu (drained, pressed and chopped)
  • 1/2 cup raw hazelnuts
  • 2 cups chopped butternut squash
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 whole red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 of whole red onion (finely sliced)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven at 370 degree Fahrenheit. Prepare 2 cookie sheets with a liner/parchment paper.
  • In one cookie sheet spread the tofu pieces and in another cookie sheet spread the hazelnuts.
  • Put the cookie sheets in the oven and bake. Bake hazelnuts for 5-7 minutes and tofu for 20 minutes.
  • In the meantime combine water and squash in a saucepan. Cover and boil for 5 minutes or until the squash pieces are soft.
  • When the squash is boiled let it cool for a while and grind into a smooth paste.
  • In a bowl combine salt, black pepper, rosemary, lemon juice and squash puree and keep it aside.
  • When the hazelnuts are done take it out of the oven and let the tofu cook in the same oven. Let the nuts cool and rub gently between palms or with paper towel to remove the skin.
  • Once the tofu is cooked for 20 minutes or until very light golden brown in color take it out from the oven.
  • In salad bowl combine all the ingredients and mix gently so that the tofu retains its shape.
  • Garnish with more hazelnuts and/or rosemary and serve immediately.
  • This salad tastes great when warm but can be served at room temperature also.

Notes

  • Make sure to drain and press the water out of tofu so that tofu ca be baked in less time and it is firm enough to be mixed into a salad.
  • Make sure to bake the hazelnuts only for 5-7 minutes or else it will get burned very easily.
  • Feel free to use dried and/or fresh rosemary herbs. It adds to the flavor of the salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 583mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg

 

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Recipes, Salads, Special Diet, Vegan

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  1. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

    November 17, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    Vibrant and so colorful. What a stunning dish!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      November 17, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      Thank you Michelle. The salad also tastes flavorful and delicious as it looks 🙂 .

      Reply

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