Main Protein:
1 block of extra-firm tofu (or a can of
rinsed, dried chickpeas)
Marinade & Dressing Ingredients:
3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp sesame oil
(Add 1-2 tbsp of water to the dressing
batch to thin it out)
Salad Vegetables:
Swiss chard (leaves chopped)
Baby cucumbers
Cremini mushrooms
Orange and red bell peppers
Cherry tomatoes
Spring onions
Cooking & Assembly:
1. Prepare Protein: Press the tofu to
remove excess moisture, cut into 1-inch
cubes (0:40-0:50).
2. Marinate: Whisk the marinade
ingredients together, toss with the tofu, and
let sit for 10 minutes (0:54-1:26).
3. Cook: Air fry at 385°F for 8 minutes, or
pake in the oven at 375°F for 30 minutes
(2:20-2:30).
4. Assemble: Combine chopped vegetables
with a scoop of your favorite cooked whole
grain (like quinoa), top with the cooked
tofu, and drizzle with the thinned dressing
(2:32-3:14).