Tofu, Red Onions, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese Recipe

Name: Tofu, Red Onions, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 large red onion, sliced, separated into rings; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1/2 teaspoon dried sage; 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2 inch strips; 1 cup crumbled blue cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon butter
1 large red onion, sliced, separated into rings
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 cup crumbled blue cheese

1
Bring the rice and water to a boil in a pot.
2
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4
Place the walnuts on a baking dish, and bake 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion until tender.
7
Mix in garlic, and cook 1 minute.
8
Stir in the broth, and season with sage, tarragon, salt, and pepper.
9
Continue cooking 10 minutes, stirring often.
10
Heat the oil in a separate skillet.
11
Dredge the tofu in the toasted walnuts, and cook in the skillet about 4 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.
12
Mix any remaining walnuts and the onion and broth mixture into the skillet.
13
Cook until heated through.
14
Serve over rice, and top with blue cheese.

450

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice, 2 cups water, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Tofu, Red Onions, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Tofu, Red Onions, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese

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