recipe

Crispy Chickpea & Tofu Salad

Lotte Boonstra
Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT
crispy chickpea and tofu salad
Serves 1
Prep 5 min
Cook 10 min
Total 15 min

What

  • 1
    400g canned chickpeas
  • 2
    200g tofu, cubed
  • 3
    Handful of fresh coriander, chopped
  • 4
    Handful of fresh spinach
  • 5
    1 small white onion, sliced
  • 6
    2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 7
    2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 8
    1 small avocado, sliced
  • 9
    1 baby romaine lettuce, torn
  • 10
    Handful of walnuts
  • 11
    2 tablespoons olive oil (for roasting)
  • 12
    1 tablespoon olive oil (for salad)
  • 13
    A drizzle of lemon juice

How

  • 1
    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
  • 2
    Add the Cajun seasoning and cook for another minute.
  • 3
    Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Add the chickpeas and tofu to the pan. Roast, stirring occasionally, until crispy and golden.
  • 4
    While the chickpeas roast, tear the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and arrange on a plate. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and top with walnuts.
  • 5
    Slice the avocado and add it to the salad.
  • 6
    Chop the fresh coriander and set aside.
  • 7
    Just before serving, toss the coriander and spinach into the pan, sauté briefly, and add to the salad.
  • 8
    Top the salad with the crispy chickpea-tofu mixture and enjoy!

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