• 245g tofu Tofu, firm
• 255g pearl barley Pearl Barley, boiled
• 80g brussels sprouts Brussels Sprouts, boiled
• 80g asparagus Asparagus
• 20g lemon juice Lemon Juice
• 5g olive oil Olive Oil
• 6g garlic Garlic
• fresh parsley, thyme & black pepper
• 10g butter Butter
• 5g olive oil Olive Oil
• lemon wedge

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Simmer the pearl barley for 25-30 minutes until plump and chewy, then drain.

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

   Toss the protein in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and herbs before cooking, and squeeze over more lemon to finish.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Build the plate: pearl barley first, then the veg and crispy tofu, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the lemon wedge.

7. 7

   Bulking upgrade: add the butter, olive oil for extra energy-dense calories.

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