If you're vegan or vegetarian and finding something to eat at the Holiday table is a challenge for you, you need to try this High Protein Apple Noodle Kugel . Rich in plant based protein and fiber, hearty and satisfying, it's a great addition to your Rosh Hashana table!
Holiday tables, no matter what you're celebrating, aren't particularly known for having an abundance of vegan and vegetarian friendly dishes. Because most meals are meat-centric, all you might get are some side dishes here and there... But nothing really substantial. Nothing that will leave you feeling like you had a full meal.
This year, we've teamed up with Explore Cuisine to create a twist on a traditional Rosh Hashana dish, Noodle Kugel ! Our version is:
- Rich in plant based protein from the chickpea pasta and tofu
- High in fiber
- Dairy, egg and gluten free
- Hearty, satisfying and just as comforting as the traditional Noodle Kugel
- Super easy to prepare
Sweet Noodle Kugel ( and any other kugel for that matter) isn't a dish that was served at our Holiday table when we were kids. Growing up in a Sephardic household, most of the dishes our mom prepared didn’t usually include sweet flavors ( except her amazing sweet carrot and raisin rice ,which was always a staple on Rosh Hashana, and still is at our house!). But, this year we decided to give it a whirl!
Here's how we made it:
- First, boil the pasta following the instructions in the package. Even though this is a sweet Noodle Kugel, don't forget to salt the water! Drain it well and set it aside
- Blend the tofu, cream cheese, maple syrup and cinnamon together. This will be your binder, since you're not using eggs here. Make sure the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Combine the grated apples, carrots and raisins in a bowl and mix well.
- Then add the pasta and the creamy tofu mixture and mix well, so all the ingredients are well coated.
- Transfer the noodle kugel mixture to a baking dish.
- Sprinkle the crunchy cornflake topping all over to top, cover it loosely and it's ready for the oven!
- Serve it warm, as a side or entree!
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High Protein Apple Noodle Kugel
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Diet: Kosher
Description
If you're vegan or vegetarian and finding something to eat at the Holiday table is a challenge for you, you need to try this High Protein Apple Noodle Kugel . Rich in plant based protein and fiber, hearty and satisfying, it's a great addition to your Rosh Hashana table!
Ingredients
8oz Explore Cuisine Chickpea Fusilli
8oz extra firm tofu
8oz vegan cream cheese
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tsp cinnamon
2 medium apples, grated (use your favorite kind)
1 large carrot, grated
1 cup raisins
Topping:
1 ½ cups cornflakes, crushed
2 tbsp sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted and cooled
Instructions
- Cook the pasta following the directions on the package. Drain well and set aside
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Coat a 9x6 inch baking dish with cooking spray
- Combine the tofu, cream cheese, maple syrup and cinnamon in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth
- Combine the grated apples and carrots and raisins in a large bowl. Add the pasta and mix well. Add the tofu mixture and mix well, until all the ingredients are well combined. . Transfer it to the prepared baking dish
- To prepare the topping, combine the crushed cornflakes, sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl and mix well. Add the coconut oil and work it using your fingers, so the cornflakes are well coated. Sprinkle of top of the pasta mixture, cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until gloden brown
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 21
- Sodium: 172.7
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 49
- Fiber: 4.4
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 0
Miriam
Yum! I can't get these noodles in Israel, but this would probably be delicious with regular noodles, too. Shana Tova!
Vicky & Ruth
Thank You Shana Tova!
Raquel
What a great addition to my holiday menu!