Crispy Spicy Tofu and Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad
Crispy tofu AND brussels sprouts?! Yes, please! That’s the best way to enjoy two of my favorite foods. Add in some heat, warm grains, and a delicious creamy dressing, and you have yourself the perfect cozy fall salad. This salad is a delicious mix of textures and flavors, and, trust me, it’s going to a be a favorite you’ll be making over and over again! It’s also super versatile and can be made gluten free or vegan depending on your grain and dressing choice.
PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
7
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 1 bunch1 bunch1 bunch Brussels Sprouts, de-stemmed and sliced
- 7 oz7 oz7 oz Tofu, pressed and cubed
- 4 tsp4 tsp4 tsp Nutritional Yeast, separated
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Hot Sauce
- 4 cups4 cups4 cups Baby Spinach, (or salad greens of choice)
- 0.5 cup0.5 cup0.5 cup Brown Rice, whole grain medley, wild rice, or grains of choice
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Ranch Dressing, (or dressing of choice)
Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Toss the brussels sprouts with enough avocado oil to coat them, sea salt, and pepper, and roast in the oven for 15-20 mins at 450 degrees until crispy.
- In the meantime, toss the tofu with 2 tsp nutritional yeast.
- Heat a pan with just enough avocado oil to coat the bottom over high heat. Once hot, turn down to medium high and add the tofu (it should sizzle immediately). Cook, rotating the tofu every 2-3 mins until all sides are crispy (~12-18 mins total).
- In a bowl, mix together the hot sauce and 2 tsp nutritional yeast. Toss the tofu with the sauce until fully coated.
- In 2 separate bowls, split the spinach, roasted Brussels sprouts, grains, and dressing. Toss together, and top with the spicy tofu.
- Enjoy!
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Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Pescetarian Salads Shellfish Free Sugar Free Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 264 |
| Fat: | 19 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 10 g |
| Protein: | 15 g |
| Cholesterol: | 10 g |
| Sodium: | 358 mg |
| Fiber: | 4 g |
| Sugars: | 1 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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