Dinner

Tofu Lentil Stew with Gluten Free Dumplings

Prep 15 mins
Steam 13 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total 43 mins

Easy
Serves 6

TIP: Marinate the tofu overnight for a flavour boost or drizzle with garlic or chilli oil.

Compatible with

Ninja Combi All-in-One Multi-Cooker, Oven & Air Fryer
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Contains Soybeans
Contains Milk/Dairy

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LEVEL 1 (Combi Pan)

250g green or Puy lentils
150g frozen butternut squash
150g broccoli florets
100g Cavolo Nero, shredded
1 red onion, peeled, diced
1 large carrot, peeled, finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, peeled, minced
5 sprigs rosemary
2 sprigs thyme
100g sun dried tomato paste
4 tbsp tomato purée
2 tbsp balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 tbsp coconut or brown sugar
1/2 lemon, juice only
1L vegetable stock
400ml tinned coconut milk
1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped,
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper, as desired

For the dumplings

300g gluten-free plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp Italian herb seasoning
130g vegetable shortening or butter
60ml water

LEVEL 2 (Bake Tray)

80g sun dried tomato paste
2 tbsp olive oil
450g extra firm tofu, patted dry, cut into 16 x 1cm thick slices

LEVEL 1 (Combi Pan)

8oz green or Puy lentils
5oz frozen butternut squash
5oz broccoli florets
3oz Cavolo Nero, shredded
1 red onion, peeled, diced
1 large carrot, peeled, finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, peeled, minced
5 sprigs rosemary
2 sprigs thyme
3oz sun dried tomato paste
4 tbsp tomato purée
2 tbsp balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 tbsp coconut or brown sugar
1/2 lemon, juice only
0.22 gallons vegetable stock
14fl. oz tinned coconut milk
1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped,
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper, as desired

For the dumplings

10oz gluten-free plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp Italian herb seasoning
4oz vegetable shortening or butter
2fl. oz water

LEVEL 2 (Bake Tray)

2oz sun dried tomato paste
2 tbsp olive oil
15oz extra firm tofu, patted dry, cut into 16 x 1cm thick slices

Step 1

In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, sea salt and Italian herb seasoning. Add the butter and using your fingers rub the butter into the mixture until it reaches the consistency of breadcrumbs. Gradually stir in the water until the mixture forms a dough. Divide into 24 small balls.
Step 2

Add all Level 1 ingredients into the Combi Pan in the order listed and stir to combine. Gently put the dumplings on top. Slide the pan into Level 1.
Step 3

Stir together the sundried tomato paste and olive oil then coat the tofu. Place onto the bake tray. Slide the tray into Level 2.
Step 4

Close door and flip the SmartSwitch to COMBI COOKER. Select COMBI MEALS, set temperature to 190°C and set time to 15 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking (the unit will steam for 13 minutes before cooking).
Step 5

After 10 minutes check the tofu and remove tray if needed. Once cooking is complete, remove tray and pan. Serve immediately.