Puy lentils with smoked tofu

Name: Puy lentils with smoked tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1-cal oil spray; 1 large courgette , finely diced; 100g smoked tofu , finely diced; ½ tsp smoked paprika; 1 ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar; 250g sachet cooked puy lentils; 1 red onion , finely chopped; 1 medium roasted red pepper from a jar (not in oil), about 85g, sliced; good handful pea shoots or rocket

2 steps

Prep:10minCook:5min

Benefit from the slow-release energy of lentils and wholegrains combined with the rich flavour of smoked tofu, paprika and sweet peppers

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:08:46 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories325 kcal (16%)

Total Fat5.6 g (8%)

Carbs47.6 g (18%)

Sugars14.6 g (16%)

Protein22.5 g (45%)

Sodium283.5 mg (14%)

Fiber14.2 g (51%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

100gsmoked tofu

½ tspsmoked paprika

1 ½ Tbspbalsamic vinegar

250gpuy lentils

cooked

1red onion

finely chopped

85groasted red pepper

medium, from a jar, not in oil, sliced

pea shoots

or rocket

Instructions

Step 1

STEP 1 Spray a non-stick pan with 3 sprays of oil and add the courgettes, tofu and smoked paprika. Cook for a few mins to soften the courgettes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and allow to sizzle and reduce.

Step 2

STEP 2 Meanwhile, tip the lentils, onion and pepper into a bowl and toss gently to break up any clumps of lentils. Add the tofu and courgettes, and toss again. Will keep for 2 days in the fridge. Scatter over the pea shoots just before serving.

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