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Middle Eastern · Dessert

Za'atar Tofu Crumble

Our tested Grilled Tofu Crumble: spiced, generous, and balanced with za'atar. Serves 6 people with plenty to go around.

4.4 from 3,802 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Za'atar Tofu Crumble
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the za'atar elements, and pat the tofu dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the firm tofu and grill until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the pomegranate molasses and the rest of the za'atar flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the carrots along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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