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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.

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Ingredients

  • 180g tofu
  • 120g quinoa
  • 80g mushrooms
  • 80g asparagus
  • 25g pesto
  • 10g parmesan
  • 3g garlic
  • 20g rocket

Method

  1. 1

    Prep everything first: wash and trim the mushrooms and asparagus, then measure out the sauce ingredients.

  2. 2

    Rinse the quinoa and simmer in 2 parts water for 15 minutes until the tails appear, then fluff.

  3. 3

    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).

  4. 4

    Stir the pesto through the hot carbs with a splash of cooking water so it turns glossy, then top with grated parmesan.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the mushrooms and asparagus for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.

  6. 6

    Build the plate: quinoa first, then the veg and crispy tofu, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.

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