Tofu spread with onion and walnuts

Tofu spread with onion and walnuts

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Vegetable spread made with tofu, caramelized onions, and walnuts, seasoned with nutmeg and a touch of sweet red wine. A meat-free version of the classic o…

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This tofu spread is a vegetarian alternative to the traditional onion spread. The caramelized onions and walnuts give it a rich flavor.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodFrying followed by blending
  • Estimated cost$3.66 $0.92 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.92
  • $0.41
  • $1.32
  • $0.33
  • $0.22
  • $0.15
  • $0.02
  • $0.13
  • $0.16

Prices from US supermarkets for 8 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Finely chop the onions and sauté them in the oil.
  2. Cut the tofu into cubes and blend it in a food processor. ≈ 8 min
  3. Add the sautéed onions, wine, syrup, walnuts, and spices. Blend until you have a smooth and consistent mixture. ≈ 4 min

The bill

Tofu spread with onion and walnuts

  • 150 g of tofu$0.92
  • 2 large onions$0.41
  • 60 g of walnuts (1/2 cup)$1.32
  • 2 tablespoons date syrup$0.33
  • 50 ml of sweet red wine (about 1/4 cup)$0.22
  • 1/4 teaspoon of grated nutmeg$0.15
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt$0.02
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper$0.13
  • oil for deep frying$0.16

Total$3.66

that's $0.92 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 150 g of tofu
  • 2 large onions
  • 60 g of walnuts (1/2 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons date syrup
  • 50 ml of sweet red wine (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
  • oil for deep frying

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