Maple Tofu & Black Bean Noodle Bowl
If you are looking to add more plant based meals into your diet then this recipe is perfect you. This vibrant bowl is packed full of plant protein. Tofu is actually one of the only plant based foods that contains all 9 essential amino acids (the building blocks for protein) so is considered a complete protein. The dressing really bring the flavour out in this dish and adds a kick of spice. I believe that healthy eating should always be simple, accessible and delicious.
Serves: 2
Ingredients
250g Black bean noodles
2 Pak Choi
Tofu Marinade
500g Firm tofu
Juice from 1 lime
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 red chilli, thinly sliced
2tbsp. tamari
2tbsp. Maple syrup
Dressing
1 clove garlic
1/2 red chilli
Juice from 1 lime
1 tbsp. sesame oil
1tbsp. maple syrup
1 tbsp. tamari
Toppers
Spring onions
Edamame beans
Fresh coriander
Method
1. To make the marinade. Add all the marinade ingredients into a bowl (red chilli, garlic, tamari, maple syrup, lime)
2. Cut the tofu into chucks, place in a bowl and pour over the marinade. Make sure all the tofu is coated.
3. Boil the water and add your noodles (I used black bean)
4. Add the Pak Choi to boiling water or steam.
5. Heat a pan on medium heat and add the tofu. Cook for 5 minutes until nice and crispy.
6.Make the dressing by adding all the dressing ingredients to a blender (1 clove garlic, ½ red chilli, juice from 1 lime, 1 tbsp. sesame oil, 1tbsp tamari, 1tbsp maple syrup) Blend until smooth.
7. Add the Pak Choi, noodles and tofu into a bowl. Garnish with spring onions, edamame beans, coriander and a drizzle of dressing.
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Health hasn’t always been my journey. In fact during my teenage years I suffered with disordered eating. Living off low fat/low calorie foods, diet coke and black coffee, my body stopped being able to function. My skin was dry, my hair falling out, I had terrible gut issues (bloating, gas, and constipation) I lost my periods, complained of being cold and was constantly exhausted. If only I knew what I know now, that my brain and body were literally starved of nutrients.
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