Can this be meal prepped?

Yes! Store the sweet potato and tofu in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the sweet potatoes in the microwave for 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds to warm through. The tofu is best reheated on the stove top in a skillet over medium low heat. This will help prevent the tofu from drying out.

How can I add more fiber to this?

Consider blending some cannellini beans into the sweet potato mash. Adding a cup of the sweet potato mash helps make each serving provide 7-8g of fiber per serving.

What can I replace tofu with?

You can try this with crispy lentils or a chickpea crumb coated in similar spices to pair with the sweet potato mash. If you like plant-based meat options, try this with some sliced or crumbled Field Roast Sausages or Beyond Steak.

Whipped Caramelized Sweet Potato with Smoky Tofu Crumbles

Description

Creamy whipped caramelized sweet potatoes served with a smoky tofu crumble on top. A taste of fall that is high in fiber and protein.

Ingredients

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Caramelized Onion Sweet Potato Mash

Avocado oil for roasting
1 bulb garlic
3 medium sweet potatoes, cut in half lengthwise
6 sprigs thyme
3 large shallots, cut in half lengthwise
2 tbsp apple butter (optional)
1/2 tsp five spice (optional)
Kosher salt

Smoky Tofu Crumble

1, 16oz block extra firm tofu, pressed for 15 minutes and drained
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dry thyme
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/4 tsp white pepper
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 tsp light brown sugar
1 1/2 tbsp gluten-free tamari
1 1/2 tbsp avocado oil
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
Juice of half a lime

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425F and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
Trim off 1/4 inch off the top of a bulb of garlic to expose the cloves. Place the garlic on top of a sheet of foil, then drizzle the top with 1 teaspoon oil, a pinch of salt and pepper, then fold the foil around the garlic to seal.
Place the sweet potato and shallot halves on a baking tray cut side up and drizzle with a little oil to properly coat (I used about 1 tablespoon) and sprinkle generously with salt. Arrange the thyme over the sweet potatoes, then flip the potatoes and shallots cut side down and nestle in the wrapped garlic. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, making sure that the potatoes are soft. Note, cooking time may vary depending on how thick your potatoes and garlic cloves are, so monitor the shallots and remove if they are done roasting first.
Scoop out the flesh of the sweet potato and place in a food processor with the shallots. Squeeze the garlic cloves on top, then add the apple butter, five spice, and a pinch of salt. Process on high until the mixture is mostly smooth, then taste and adjust salt to your liking.
Finely crumble the tofu into a large mixing bowl. Add the paprika, garlic, onion power, thyme, allspice, fennel, white pepper, nutritional yeast, sugar, tamari, and oil. Toss the tofu together with the seasonings until evenly coated then spread the mixture out in an even layer on the second baking tray. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes. Give the tofu a toss, then roast again for 5-10 minutes, or until evenly browned. As the tofu cools, it will become firmer in texture.
Add the lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt to the tray of tofu. Toss everything together until evenly mixed.
To serve, spread a portion of the sweet potato mash on to a serving platter and top with the tofu crumble, then enjoy!

Notes

Use super firm tofu if you want to skip pressing your tofu. Super firm tofu or high protein tofu that you can find from brands like Nasoya, Trader Joe’s, and WildWood Farms. This type of tofu is dense and vacuum sealed, which means that you can use the tofu right away after removing from package. No pressing required.

If you use extra firm tofu, press it before using. This goes for tofu that you normally get that comes in a tub submerged in water. You’ll want to release some of the water in the tofu by pressing it so that it doesn’t end up diluting the flavors of the spices. To press your tofu, consider some of the tips here explained here.

For better caramelization, place the sweet potatoes and shallots cut side down on the baking tray. Having direct contact with the tray will ensure that you get more caramelization.

Adjust bake time based on the thickness of your potato. Medium sized potatoes will cook faster than very large potatoes. Before removing from the oven, just poke the tops to ensure that they have softened to your liking.