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Formerly The Raw Project - Running on a Healthy Vegan Diet

Tofu Pesto Squash Skillet

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Leela and I are doing much better today, she was back to her old begging self around dinner time.

And I’m looking forward to a nice, long run to a new playlist shortly to blow off a little steam. Still feeling a little fried and already looking forward to the weekend, but better news about my grandma today and hopefully we’ll be able to visit again tomorrow. So on to dinner! I harvested one of our accidental spaghetti squashes from the garden.

Along with plenty of fresh basil for a pesto dish.

I created a simple pesto in the Vita-Mix sans nuts since I was already mixing it with heavy tofu and squash.

Light Pesto

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender and enjoy. Makes 2-4 servings.

 

I seeded and steamed the squash halves in the microwave cut side down on a plate of water for 10 minutes. While steaming, I crumpled an 8 oz. chunk of pressed tofu into a large fry pan and sauteed with a little olive oil until golden. Then scooped the steamed squash into the pan.

And mixed in the pesto for a gorgeous green mixture.

My little spaghetti squash actually had a lot of flavor, especially saturated in pesto. The crisped tofu added a nice texture and the dish packed a lot of garlic and basil flavor.

You could use spiralized zucchini or even pasta in place of the spaghetti squash, but I’m a fan of adding more veggies where I can – pureed into sauces, in place of pasta, rice, as wraps – it’s all good. And it’s especially good during stressful times to mask nutrient-packed veggies as comfort food. :-)

But the dish overflowed my mini compost bin, time to empty it again!

Maybe after my run.

Comments

  1. I dont know what you’re doing differently with your photos but it’s like a new blog!! OMG fabulous!!!!!!!!

    The color, the vibrancy, the clarity…your photos went from more muted and “pale” to vibrant, jumping off the page, crystal clear…I mean, it’s just nearly an overnight transformation this past week, Christine. I am in awe! Love it! Keep it up!!!

  3. yes your photos do look fabulous! so glad your grandma is doing better and your dog is out of the closet ;) dinner does not look too shabby either :) can’t wait for friday either!