Just because we're unable to travel in this weird Covid-19 filled world, doesn't mean missing out on a little trip to taste-bud HEAVEN. And today we're jet-setting off to the Indonesian islands with this colourful bowl of punchy flavour, packed full of those all important macro and micro-nutrients.
A combination of fibre, protein and good fats from a creamy peanut sauce will boost your energy levels and ensure you're tummy is satisfied making it an ideal vegan lunch or dinner. Th addition of sprouted grains on top will also give your body access to even more nutrients such as folate, iron, vitamin C, zinc, magnesium, and protein.
Now to get making...
RECIPE
Serves 4
Ingredients:
Peanut tofu:
1 block of hard tofu, patted dry
3 slices of fresh ginger
1 garlic clove
Juice of 1/2 orange
1 tsp sriracha sauce
2 Tbsp soy sauce/ tamari
3 Tbsp sesame oil
Slaw:
2 cups grated carrot
2 cups shredded red cabbage
Juice of 1 lime
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
To serve:
1/3 pumpkin or 1 large sweet potato, cut into cubes
Handful of greens
1 red pepper, sliced
Sprouted grains
Sesame seeds
Chili flakes
Method:
Preheat the oven to 200C.
Prep a large baking tray with grease-proof paper.
Pat the block of tofu dry and slice into thin squares. Place in a single layer onto the baking tray.
De-seed and cut the pumpkin into cubes (I like to leave the skin on, but give it a wash before) and fill up the remaining space of the baking tray. Drizzle with avocado oil (or oil of choice) and a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper.
Now to make that outrageously moreish sauce. Place all the ingredients into a blender or mini processor and blitz until smooth. Pour 1/2 of the sauce over the tofu squares and ensure they are nice and coated.
Place the baking tray in the prepped oven and cook for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile prep the veggies you've chosen to use as well as the slaw.
Once the tofu looks golden and the pumpkin or sweet potato is soft it's time for them to come out.
Assemble your bowls, pour over the remaining sauce and top with fibre-rich sprouted grains, sesame seeds, chili flakes for those who like it hot and fresh coriander.
Then grab a spoon, whizz up a pina colada (optional), get some wave music going, close your eyes and pretend you're at that beachfront cafe you were dreaming about this year!