Sweet and spicy tofu and beetroot salad
22 Aug 2017
by Dinna
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Background
If you need a quick and healthy salad for your lunch-box or a picnic/trip, try this sweet and spicy tofu and beetroot salad!. Itβs ready within 15 minutes, can be chilled in the fridge overnight -Β or can be served immediately for a light lunch or supper.
Ingredients
- 1 block firm tofu
- a pinch of dry red chilli flakes
- 2 cooked beetroot
- Β½ red onion
- 1 green chilli, deseeded
- Β½ Tbsp soya sauce (light)
- Β½ Tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- Β½ Tbsp vinegar (sherry or balsamic)
- Coriander leaves
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion and chilli, then scatter these into a small bowl.
- Mix the vinegar, maple syrup and soy sauce in a small bowl and pour this over the onion & chilli. Set aside.
- Chop the tofu into 2cm cubes.
- Heat a spoonful of oil in a wok, add the chilli flakes and cook on all sides until golden. Transfer them to a plate lined with kitchen paper.
- Dice the beetroot into similar size chunks as the tofu.
- Scatter the tofu and beetroot onto a serving plate. Pour the marinated onion & chilli all over (including the marinade).
- Sprinkle some coriander leaves on top and serve.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Salad - Starter
- Cuisines: - Japanese
- Occasions: - Parties - Picnic
- Ingredients: - Roots & Bulbs - Tofu
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low GI - Nut Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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