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Sesame Tofu + Broccoli Salad

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Recipe: Sesame Tofu + Broccoli Salad

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Ingredients You Need for Sesame Tofu + Broccoli Salad

Sesame Tofu and Broccoli Salad Dressing
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp agave nectar
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sambal oelek
  • 1/4 cup tamari
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
Salad
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 19 fl oz can chickpeas, drained, and rinsed
  • 1 block extra-firm tofu, drained, and pressed, and cut into long blocks
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable broth or water
  • mixed greens, washed, and dried
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How to Prepare Sesame Tofu + Broccoli Salad

Sesame Tofu and Broccoli Salad Dressing
  1. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  2. Set aside.
Salad
  1. Prepare tofu. In a pan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add tofu, and fry for 1-2 minutes on all four sides, until a crust has formed.
  2. Steam broccoli until tender.
  3. Warm chickpeas in a frying pan with vegetable broth over medium heat, a few minutes, until warm.
  4. Heat dressing up by submerging in hot water until fluid.
  5. Place mixed greens in large serving bowl and top with broccoli, chickpeas, tofu, and dressing. Enjoy!

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