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Tomato tofu & butter beans
Soft butter beans, tofu and spinach with smoked paprika
About 44 minutes · 2 servings · Hob · large lidded pan
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Ingredients · 2 servings
- 400g Firm tofu, drained, 2 cm cubes
- 240g Tinned butter beans, drained
- 400g Tinned tomatoes, chopped
- 100g Spinach, washed
- 150g Onion, finely chopped
- 10g Garlic, minced
- 15ml Olive oil
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 100ml Water
Allergens: Contains soya. Check all ingredient packaging, including sauces. Check ingredient packets and any substitutions.
Estimated nutrition per serving
~379 kcal · 28g protein · 32g carbohydrate · 17g fat.
Calculated from ingredient references. Brands, swaps, portions and cooking losses change the result.
The method
Gather & prepare
Drain and cube 400g firm tofu (drained, 2 cm cubes); read its packet cooking instructions. Drain 240g tinned butter beans. Wash 100g spinach (washed). Chop 150g onion (finely chopped) and 10g garlic (minced), then measure the remaining ingredients.
Start the pan
Warm 15ml olive oil. Soften 150g onion (finely chopped) for 5 minutes, stirring. Add 10g garlic (minced) and 1 tsp smoked paprika for 1 minute. Add 400g tinned tomatoes (chopped), 100ml water and 240g tinned butter beans (drained); bring to a simmer. Gently fold in 400g firm tofu (drained, 2 cm cubes) and 100g spinach (washed).
Cook gently
Simmer gently, covered, over low heat. Stay nearby. Pause another hands-on task before stirring or adjusting the heat. Add a little water if the mixture catches or becomes too thick; extend the timer if the ingredients need longer.
Check: Check the food is steaming hot throughout, and vegetables are tender. Follow cooking instructions on the ingredient packets if longer. A finished timer is a reminder to check, never proof of doneness.
Check, finish & portion
Check the spinach is wilted and the mixture is steaming hot throughout. Follow the tofu packet cooking time if longer. Fold gently and portion. Check the food is steaming hot throughout, and vegetables are tender. Follow cooking instructions on the ingredient packets if longer. A finished timer is a reminder to check, never proof of doneness. Serve now or portion for prompt cooling; do not wait for the other meals to finish.
Check: Check the food is steaming hot throughout, and vegetables are tender. Follow cooking instructions on the ingredient packets if longer. A finished timer is a reminder to check, never proof of doneness.
Clear & clean equipment
Turn off the burner. Transfer remaining food to shallow containers. Clean the pan and utensils before the next meal. Allow extra time if equipment is too hot to handle.
Cooling, storing & reheating
Divide leftovers into small portions, cool and refrigerate within 1–2 hours. Keep your fridge at 0–5°C. Eat within 48 hours or freeze promptly. Defrost in the fridge and use within 24 hours of fully defrosting. Reheat only once, until steaming hot throughout. Follow any stricter pack instructions.
Owner-reported kitchen testing covers this recipe at 2 and 4 servings.