Grilled tofu and mixed bean salad with garlic chive dressing

6 steps

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:31:32 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories850.8 kcal (43%)

Total Fat36.6 g (52%)

Carbs134.5 g (52%)

Sugars13.3 g (15%)

Protein61.1 g (122%)

Sodium93.5 mg (5%)

Fiber72.1 g (258%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

200gmixed beans

or beans of your choice

0.5red pepper

0.5red onion

small, finely chopped

0.5juice of lemon

0.75silken tofu

palm size and thickness amount

dressing

0.5juice of lemon

1 teaspoonextra virgin olive oil

½ teaspoonmustard powder

1 teaspoonfresh chives

Instructions

Step 1

In a bowl start by making your lovely rich bean salad. Combine your mixed beans, green beans, pepper, celery and onion. Squeeze into your bowl the juice of half a lemon give it a good old mix and season with black pepper.

Step 2

Slice your tofu into four thick slices, season both sides with black pepper and place under a preheated grill.

Step 3

Watch it carefully and when it starts bubble and brown a little on the top turn it over and repeat on the other side.

Step 4

To make the dressing, just mix the other half of the lemon juice, a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil, mustard powder, chives, garlic and black pepper in a small bowl ready for serving.

Step 5

Place your grilled tofu nicely on your plate and serve with your hearty bean salad.

Step 6

Drizzle your dressing over absolutely everything to make this super healthy recipe really pack a flavoursome punch!