White Bean Tikka Masala Bowl

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians.

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Servings: 12

Serving Size: 19.66 ounces

Ingredients

3 cups Beans, Cannellini, canned, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup Onions, White, small diced
2 1/4 tsp Garlic, cloves, peeled, minced
4 1/2 tsp Oil, Canola
6 3/4 tsp Tomato Paste, canned
1/2 cup Bread Crumbs, dry, plain
1 tsp Salt, Kosher
1 tsp Pepper, Black, ground
2 tbsp Turmeric, ground
4 1/2 tsp Paprika, ground
1 tbsp Oregano, dried, ground
2 tbsp Oil, Canola
1/4 cup Oil, Canola
1 1/4 cups Onions, White, small diced
5 tbsp Garam Masala, powder
2 1/2 tsp Ginger, ground
2 1/2 tsp Paprika, ground
2 1/2 tsp Turmeric, ground
5 tbsp Tomato Paste, canned
4 1/4 cups Tomatoes, canned, crushed, in own juice
7 cups Cauliflower, fresh, florets
5 cups Peas and Carrots mixture, frozen
2 1/2 cups Non-Dairy Milk, Soy, unsweetened
12 cups Rice, Basmati, cooked

Preparation

1. For Skewers: In a food processor pulse cannellini beans, onions, garlic, canola oil, tomato paste, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, turmeric, paprika, and  oregano until combined and flaky but do not over mix into a paste.
2. On a parchment lined sheet pan, form 2 ounce portions on skewers. Tip- fold 2 ounce portions around the skewers and squeeze tightly to bind. Cover and place in cooler for at least 30 minutes. Skewers can also be stored in freezer until ready for service.
3. On a flat top grill heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook skewers 4 minutes on each side or until dark golden brown (6 minutes per side if cooking from frozen). Skewers can be held in hotel pans in hot box until ready for service. *Alternate cooking method- Heat oven to 400°F. Bake skewers on sheet trays for 20 minutes.
4. For Tikka Masala: In a stock pot over medium-high, heat oil and cook onions 4 minutes until translucent. Add garam masala, ginger, paprika, turmeric, and tomato paste, mix well and cook for 5 minutes until thickened.
5. Add crushed tomatoes, cauliflower, peas and carrots, and non-dairy milk and bring to a boil. Let boil 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently. Tikka Masala can be stored in hotel pans in hot box or hot well until ready for service.
6. For service: Portion 1 cup rice in a bowl, top with 1 cup tikka masala and 2 skewers.

Nutrition information 

Calories: 943 Total Fat: 12.3g Saturated Fat: 1.5g Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrate: 183.5g Fiber: 16.3g Total Sugars: 8.3g Protein: 25.7g Sodium: 694mg

The nutrition information is an estimate based on general ingredients. These amounts will vary based on the products you are using.