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Tofu and mushroom parcels

Mushroom and tofu parcels with miso, herbs and balsamic vinegar, served with quinoa as a complete plate.

Approximate total time: 50 min2 servingsInternationalMeal base: Tofu and quinoa
Tofu and mushroom parcels
Illustrative photograph: Tofu and mushrooms en papillote.Photo: Lablascovegmenu from London · CC BY 2.0 · Image source. Resized and converted to WebP.
100% plant-based

Choose vegan versions of the stock, pasta, sauces and other packaged products listed in the recipe.

Ingredients

For 2 servings.

Volume measures: 1 cup = 240 ml; 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. Use gram quantities where provided.

  • 340 g mixed mushrooms, sliced
  • 115 g firm tofu, drained and cut into small cubes
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 rosemary sprig, leaves finely chopped
  • 2 thyme sprigs, leaves picked
  • 1 tsp vegan white miso, without fish dashi
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup already cooked quinoa, to serve

Step-by-step method

  1. Heat the oven to 200°C. Drain and dry the tofu, cut it into small cubes and slice the mushrooms.
  2. Mix the miso with the balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper, allowing for the salt already in the miso.
  3. Toss the tofu and mushrooms in this mixture until all the pieces are coated.
  4. Cut two large sheets of oven-safe baking paper. Divide the mixture between them, fold the paper over and seal the edges with small overlapping folds, leaving room for steam.
  5. Place the parcels on a tray and bake for about 20 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and the packets puff up.
  6. Warm the already cooked quinoa. Open the parcels carefully to release the steam and serve the tofu and mushrooms with their juices and the quinoa.
✦ Kitchen tip

Adaptation: the source parcel quantities are divided into two meals, with one cup of cooked quinoa, the amount used in the second source’s tofu bowl. The quinoa should already be cooked; allow 30 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to bake.

A home-cooking adaptation. Timings are approximate and depend on ingredients and equipment. The photo may show different garnishes or presentation.

Recipe references

Ingredients and techniques referenced from the sources below; wording and structure adapted for Becas à Mesa.