Turmeric Tofu Oatmeal

Turmeric Tofu Oatmeal is a wholesome meal with abundant health benefits. This recipe not only looks vibrant but is exquisitely pleasurable. This savory oatmeal dish satisfies the craving of a pilaf and yet it’s a low carb and high fiber meal. I love oatmeal especially if it’s savory and a satisfying lunch. Often, it happens that I run out of ideas for lunch and chewing on salads every afternoon isn’t really exciting. Usually, for lunch I look for something filling that can sustain me through odd evening hours. This dish helps me consume healthy combination of whole grains, protein and other nutrients. I can happily say that Turmeric Tofu Oatmeal fulfills all my requirements.

Turmeric Tofu Oatmeal has plenty of whole grains, good fats, fiber, and protein. it is loaded with antioxidants and anti – inflammatory ingredients. I marinated tofu in turmeric powder and salt and let it settle. This combination enhanced the flavor of tofu immensely and made it even more desirable. In a saucepan, I cooked oatmeal in water. Lastly, in a frying pan, I flavored the warm olive oil with some herbs and spices. Then folded in marinated tofu and cooked oatmeal. In the very first bite of my new recipe I was completely zapped with its decadent taste. I savored this dish so much that I decided to make another batch. I refrigerated it  for my lunch the next day.

This recipe is also a make ahead lunch that would need just a little warming up before serving. I enjoy Turmeric Tofu Oatmeal with some pickle and yogurt. This makes a healthy lunch for my husband as well at his work. This dish has a mild Indian flavor. When I sauteed all the spices in little yogurt its aroma fulfilled my entire kitchen increasing my cravings ten folds.

Oatmeal once again wins over me because of its versatility. Turmeric Tofu Oatmeal is quite regular for us. Moreover, I am happy with the fact that I was able to convince Rohit to eat oatmeal for his lunch contrary to his belief that oatmeal is not only a breakfast item. This dish is a plate of nutrition and deliciousness.

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Turmeric Tofu Oatmeal

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Serves 4

Per Serving 287 calories

Fat 12 g

Carbs 32 g

Protein 15 g

4

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped tofu (extra firm)
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 ¼ tsp salt
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup steel cut quick cooking oats
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• ½ tsp fennel seeds
• ½ tsp white sesame seeds
• ½ tsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp. plain vegan yogurt
• ½ cup peas carrot mix (frozen)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl combine tofu, turmeric powder and ½ tsp salt. Mix and keep it aside.
2. In a saucepan boil water and add oats. Cook oats on a low – medium flame until water is absorbed and chewy.
3. Heat oil in a nonstick pan. Add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, sesame seeds. Let it crackle.
4. Add chili powder and mix the spices. Add yogurt and stir well until blended.
5. Add tofu. Mix gently without breaking tofu and cook covered for few minutes sauteing at intervals so that tofu cooks from all sides.
6. Add peas and carrot. Mix well and cook for a minute.
7. Lastly, fold in the cooked oatmeal and the rest of the salt.
8. Cook for couple of minutes or until the oatmeal is slightly more dry almost like pilaf form.
9. Serve warm.

Notes

This oatmeal will be on a dry side almost like a pilaf but sticky pilaf.

I used kite hill plain almond yogurt.

Feel free to adjust salt and chili powder according to your taste.