Tomato and tofu starter
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- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time10 min
- Makes4 servings
Photo, Erik Putz.
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Ingredients
2 tsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp cider or sherry vinegar
1 tsp sunflower or canola oil
1/2 tsp sesame oil
Pinch of sea salt, plus more for garnish
Pinch of pepper
1 300-g pkg soft tofu
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
WHISK soy, vinegar, sunflower oil, sesame oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
PAT tofu dry with paper towel. Thinly slice, then transfer to a large plate, fanning out in a line. Drizzle half the soy dressing overtop.
SCATTER tomatoes over tofu and drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with green onion, sesame seeds and more sea salt.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 72, Protein 6g, Carbohydrates 3g, Fat 5g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 158mg.
Good source of folate.
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