Golden Tofu Salad

RECIPE BY SARA FROM @BETTERFOODGURU

This salad is filled with hearty, filling veg and tofu that are nutrient-packed and will provide fuel and energy for your body throughout the day. You will be satisfied and full whether you have this for lunch or dinner.

INGREDIENTS [SERVES 4]

• SALAD
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 16 oz tofu drained well and cut into cubes
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• 1/2 head cauliflower cut in florets
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 white sweet potatoes cut in small cubes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• DRESSING
• 1/4 cup sesame tahini
• 1 lemon juiced
• 1 small clove garlic minced
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/3 cup water to thin

METHOD

• SALAD

1. Roast the sweet potatoes with scant oil and salt on a sheet pan at 400 degrees for 20 minutes while cooking the rest of the dish.
2. Meanwhile, heat a deep sauté pan with oil and fry the tofu for 10 minutes. Do not stir the tofu, let the cubes sear well, only stirring or flipping every 4 minutes or so.
3. Add cauliflower, curry powder, cumin and coriander, salt and garlic powder, stir and cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes covered.
4. Uncover, stir and add peas then cover and cook for 5 more minutes.
5. Add in the potatoes and stir to combine. Taste for salt and adjust to your tastes. Set aside to cool.
6. Serve warm or chilled like I do.

• DRESSING

1. Make the dressing by combining the tahini, lemon, salt, garlic and turmeric in a blender. Add the liquid slowly since tahini brands differ in viscosity. You want the dressing to be pourable without being watery. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Sara Tercero | @betterfoodguru | www.betterfoodguru.com