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Crispy tofu rice bowl with soy lime dressing

Crispy tofu rice bowl with soy lime dressing

Punchy, fresh, high in protein and easy to prepare – this ticks all the boxes. It’s also ideal for getting ahead. Cool the rice quickly and layer it at the bottom of one-portion containers, then top with the tofu, veg, chilli and sesame. Add the dressing in a little pot and chill for up to 2 days. Dress and toss together when ready to eat. This is just one of our many and varied vegetarian recipes

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  • Serves4
  • CourseMain meal
  • Prepare10 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Total time35 mins

Ingredients

  • 200g brown basmati rice
  • 2 x 200g packs Taifun Organic Smoked Tofu, drained well on kitchen paper
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • 200g pack Tenderstem broccoli spears, halved
  • 160g pack baby sugar snap peas
  • 2 carrots, cut into matchsticks
  • 2 tbsp brown or red miso paste
  • 2 tbsp reduced-salt light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 red chilli, thinly sliced
  • Black sesame seeds, to serve (optional)

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C, gas mark 7. Boil the rice following pack instructions until tender, drain, return to the covered pan and keep warm.

  2. Meanwhile, cut the tofu into 1cm slices, and brush with the oil. Spread over a baking tray in a single layer and cook for 15 minutes, or until crisp at the edges.

  3. Blanch the broccoli and sugar snap peas in a pan of boiling water for 1 minute. Drain, rinse in cold water, dry on a clean tea towel and mix with the carrots.

  4. Mix the miso, soy, maple syrup and lime juice together to create the dressing. Divide the cooked rice between 4 large bowls. Top with the prepared vegetables, crisp tofu slices, sliced red chilli and a sprinkle of black sesame seeds. Serve immediately, drizzled with the dressing.

Cook’s tip

Meal prep pros can cool the rice quickly and layer it at the bottom of one-portion containers, then top with the tofu, veg, chilli and sesame. Add the dressing in a little pot and chill for up to 2 days. Dress and toss together when you’re ready.

 

Nutritional

Typical values per serving when made using specific products in recipe

Energy

1,650kJ/ 393kcals

Fat

14.9g

Saturated Fat

2.2g

Carbohydrates

36g

Sugars

8.8g

Fibre

4.8g

Protein

26.5g

Salt

3.3g

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