Go Back
Refreshing Bites

Filipino Afritada Vegan and Gluten Free

Delicious Filipino afritada recipe that is both vegan and gluten-free.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 7 oz organic tofu cubed
  • 1/2 large red onion chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 3 large potatoes cubed I keep the skin on for extra nutrients
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper cubed can also use orange or yellow
  • 3/4 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 2/3 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp tamari sauce can also use soy sauce if not avoiding gluten
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf

Method
 

  1. Chop up the onions and tomatoes and mince the garlic.
  2. Cut the potatoes in cubes. Chop the carrots and cube the red bell pepper.
  3. Chop the tofu into cubes and put it in an air fryer for 7- 8 minutes at 400°F until sides get slightly golden. You can also saute tofu over the stove. Add a tablespoon of oil in a saute pan and cook each side over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until sides golden in color.
  4. Turn the stove top on to medium heat and add the olive oil to a large saute pan. Add the onions, garlic and tomatoes and cook till onions and tomatoes have cooked. about 1- 2 minutes.
  5. Add the potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers and mix with all the ingredients. Saute for about 3 - 4 minutes to incorporate flavors.
  6. Add the tofu, cooked chickpeas, frozen peas, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, tamari sauce, lemon juice, and black pepper. Mix all the ingedeints and bring to a simmer.
  7. Once simmering lower heat and add a bay leaf.
  8. Close and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
  9. Once all the vegetable have cooked remove the bay leaf. Mix all the ingredients.
  10. Serve hot and with some rice, enjoy!

Video

Notes

Where to Buy Some of Items