Quick Meal Idea - Asian-style tofu salad
Quick Meal Idea - Asian-Style Tofu Salad
A favourite, easy way to have tofu - really quick and tasty! Goes a long way and keeps well in the fridge too.
Ingredients (serves approx 2):
250g firm tofu
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp tamari/soy sauce
2 carrots
2 spring onion
1 capsicum
large handful mung bean sprouts
2 cups shredded lettuce
Fresh mint
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt & pepper, to taste
Method:
π₯ 1. Finely slice and combine the lettuce, capsicum, carrot, spring onion and mint with the mung bean sprouts.
π©βπ³ 2. Pan-fry drained/dried tofu in the olive oil, near the end of cooking add the tamari/ soy sauce and sesame seeds.
π 3. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and the juice of 1 lemon/ lime, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Options:
- Boost/swap veggies - try cabbage, broccoli, green beans, edamame beans or capsicums of any colour!
- Add some fresh or dried chilli flakes if you like a bit of heat.
- I like to add chopped peanuts too. Enjoy!
Nutrition approx per serve:
1293 kJ | 309 kcals
13g Carbohydrates | 12g of which Sugars
18g Fat | 2.7g of which Saturated
20g Protein | 7.7g Fibre | 650mg Sodium