Baked Potatoes with Crispy Tofu & Herbed Tahini Yogurt Sauce

These baked potatoes are the perfect example of how simple ingredients can turn into a satisfying, nourishing meal. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, topped with savory roasted tofu and a creamy herbed yogurt-tahini sauce — it’s comforting, filling, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes
1 block smoked tofu
1 tbsp soy sauce
½ tsp oregano, dried
½ tsp thyme, dried
½ tsp paprika powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cumin
1 tbsp olive oil (optional)

½ cup plant-based yogurt
1 tbsp light tahini
1 garlic clove, finely minced or pressed
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh or frozen herbs (such as parsley, chives, or dill)
1 small splash maple syrup
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp worcestersauce, vegan (optional)


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F.
2. Wash the potatoes and prick them several times with a fork.
3. Place them on a baking tray and bake for 45–60 minutes, or until soft inside.
4. Grate the smoked tofu using a coarse grater.
5. Place the grated tofu in a bowl and mix with: soy sauce, oregano, thyme, paprika powder, garlic powder, cumin and olive oil (optional).
6. Spread the mixture on a separate baking tray.
7. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the tofu becomes slightly crispy.
8. In a small bowl combine the plant yogurt, tahini, minced or pressed garlic, herbs, lemon juice, worcestersauce (if using), maple syrup, salt and pepper and stir until smooth and creamy.
9. Cut the baked potatoes open in the middle and top with a generous spoon of the herbed yogurt-tahini sauce and the crispy spiced tofu.

Tip
Serve with a fresh salad on the side.

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