This Addictive Casserole is PACKED with PROTEIN! | 1 Pan MARRY ME TOFU BAKE (No Pasta!)

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🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener and often used as a vegan alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable cooking oil option.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh is a protein-rich alternative, while cottage cheese is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: peanut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a versatile and cost-effective substitute.

Blend the cream sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy.

In a bowl, crumble the tofu and add thawed frozen spinach, chopped sun-dried tomato, Italian herb blend, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and red pepper flakes; mix well and set aside.

Slice the tofu and any vegetables you want to use, such as sliced mushrooms.

In a baking dish, add a layer of cream sauce at the bottom.

Add a layer of sliced mushrooms or any vegetables you're using.

Top with a layer of sliced tofu.

Add a layer of the spinach ricotta mixture.

Drizzle more cream sauce on top.

Add another layer of vegetables, sliced tofu, and spinach ricotta mixture.

Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top (optional) and add smoked paprika.

Bake until the top is golden brown, then let it sit for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

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