Light Basil Pesto Crispy Tofu, Quinoa & Asparagus Plate
Ready in about 30 minutes, this punchy crispy tofu and quinoa dish is built for fat-loss phases — 592 kcal and 44g protein.
Ingredients
- 180g tofu
- 120g quinoa
- 80g mushrooms
- 80g asparagus
- 25g pesto
- 10g parmesan
- 3g garlic
- 20g rocket
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the mushrooms and asparagus, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the quinoa and simmer in 2 parts water for 15 minutes until the tails appear, then fluff.
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Press the tofu for 10 minutes, cut into cubes and air-fry or pan-fry until golden and crisp on all sides (about 12 minutes).
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Stir the pesto through the hot carbs with a splash of cooking water so it turns glossy, then top with grated parmesan.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the mushrooms and asparagus for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: quinoa first, then the veg and crispy tofu, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.
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