Light Chimichurri Crispy Tofu & Soft Polenta Bowl with Spinach
Ready in about 27 minutes, this satisfying crispy tofu and soft polenta dish is built for fat-loss phases — 509 kcal and 35g protein.
Ingredients
- 180g tofu
- 160g polenta
- 80g spinach
- 80g courgette
- 10g olive oil
- 6g garlic
- 10g lemon juice
- large handful of parsley & oregano, chilli flakes
- 15g red onion
Method
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1
Prep everything first: wash and trim the spinach and courgette, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Whisk the polenta into simmering stock and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
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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).
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4
Finely chop the herbs and mix with the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and chilli flakes. Spoon the chimichurri over the sliced protein.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the spinach and courgette for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: soft polenta first, then the veg and crispy tofu, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the red onion.
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