This special recipe is an Asian inspired recipe from a Welshman!

 

Gaz Oakley has inspired us over the years with beautiful plant based recipes in a creative and fun way. If you haven't checked him out his videos are so enjoyable!

 

When we saw Gaz Oakley make this recipe we loved how flavorful yet light the dish looked - we thought it matched our spring cravings perfectly!

Other key benefits of this recipe…

• Easy to make
• Fresh and full of enzymes
• The Asian taste is a nice variety in flavor profile &
•  its a Light salad that's perfect for BBQ season

let's get into it!

Maple Sesame Smoked Tofu Salad

Serves 8 samplers

Ingredients

TOFU

1 pack Extra Firm Tofu

2 tbsp Sesame Oil

3 tbsp Maple Syrup

3 tbsp Sesame Seeds 

2 tsp Smoked Paprika 

DRESSING

• 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 4 tbsp Tahini
• 2 Limes (Juice & Zest)
• 2 tsp Dried Chili Flakes
• 2 tbsp Coconut Sugar

SALAD

• ½ Red Cabbage (finely shredded)
• 4 big handfuls Baby Lettuce or Spinach
• Garnish Herbs: Fresh Basil & Cilantro
• 4 Carrots (ribboned)
• 4 Spring Onions (sliced fine on an angle)

Instructions

TOFU

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Cube the Tofu to a mixing bowl.
3. Stir in the Sesame Oil, Maple Syrup, Smoked Paprika and Sesame Seeds.
4. When all the Tofu is coated, transfer to a non-stick baking tray, then place into the oven for 8 minutes or until is golden. 
5. Keep the bowl from Tofu, no need to wash for the next part! :) 

DRESSING

1. In the same bowl from the Tofu - add the dressing ingredients: Soy Sauce, Tahini, Lime Juice & Zest, Dried Chili Flakes and Coconut Sugar.
2. Whisk ingredients together.

SALAD

1. Shred the Red Cabbage into the dressing bowl and mix well. Set aside for a few minutes for the dressing to marinade the cabbage.
2. Chop up Lettuce Greens/ Spinach (optional) and Prepare Fresh Herbs

SERVING

1. Plate the salad with first the Red Cabbage, the Carrot Ribbons, followed by the Tofu, Herbs & Spring Onions
2. Pour over any leftover Dressing

SERVE & ENJOY! 🙂

Recipe made by Gaz Oakly and adapted for Feel Better Eating with love by Feel Better Living

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