Vegan Zucchini Frittata

Name: Vegan Zucchini Frittata
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp cornstarch; 198 grams package extra-firm tofu (not silken), coarsely crumbled; 349 grams package lite firm or extra-firm silken tofu, drained; 1 clove garlic; 59 milliliters water or non-dairy milk; 3 Tbsps nutritional yeast; 1 Tbsp (packed) minced fresh oregano (or 1 tsp. dried); 4 servings generous grating of black pepper; 1 teaspoons salt; 4 servings sprinkle of salt and pepper; 2 shallots, minced; 1 teaspoon tahini; 0 teaspoons turmeric; 283 grams medium zucchini (about , shredded

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Vegan Zucchini Frittatan a try. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 156 calories, 14g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up cornstarch, sprinkle of salt and pepper, extra-firm tofu, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the cornstarch you could follow this main course with the Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Cut a circle of parchment paper to fit an 8- or 9-inch pie pan. Spray pan with non-stick spray and place parchment in bottom. Preheat oven to 40

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Heat a non-stick pan.

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Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until they begin to soften but not brown.

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Shallot

Add the crumbled tofu, black salt, and a sprinkle of salt and freshly ground pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tofu begins to brown in places.

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Ground Black Pepper

Salt

Tofu

Add oregano and zucchini and continue to cook until zucchini softens, about 5 minutes. While the zucchini cooks, blend all remaining ingredients well in a blender. When zucchini has softened, remove the pan from the heat and pour in the contents of the blender. Quickly stir well and pour into the prepared pie pan. Be sure to scrape out any tofu that becomes stuck to the pan. Smooth the top and place in the preheated oven.

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Zucchini

Oregano

Tofu

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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until center is set and top is not yet browned. Loosen the frittata around the edges.

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Place a serving plate on top of the pie pan, and using pot holders, carefully invert the pan so that the frittata falls onto the plate. Slowly peel off the parchment paper from the top. (Use a knife to scrape off any tofu the clings to the paper as you pull it away.)

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Tofu

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