Harissa Tofu Winter Salad with Roast Beetroot, Tenderstem Broccoli & Lemon Tahini Dressing

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Vegan High protein 2/3 daily fibre 5 of 5 a day New Low sat fat

Harissa Tofu Winter Salad with Roast Beetroot, Tenderstem Broccoli & Lemon Tahini Dressing

Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Food group: Vegan

Who said salads are only for summer? This winter salad stars golden baked tofu, coated in umami miso and fiery harissa paste. Sweet roasted beetroot, nutty Tenderstem broccoli and za'atar chickpeas join the feast. A creamy lemon tahini dressing ties everything together.

Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Preheat the oven to 240C / fan 220C / gas mark 9
  • Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper
  • Pull out a large bowl, a small bowl & a sieve

Get started

  • Drain and pat dry the tofu. Peel the onion and cut half into into 1cm wedges. Trim the beetroot and cut into 1cm wedges
  • Crumble the tofu into small pieces onto one side of a lined baking tray. Add the beetroot and onion wedges to the other side of the tray. Toss everything with 1/2 tsp olive oil, salt and pepper
  • Roast for 20 mins

Finish the prep

  • Trim and cut the broccoli into thirds. Drain and rinse the half tin of chickpeas. Thinly slice the remaining onion
  • Put the tahini pot in the small bowl filled with hot water for 1 min to loosen
  • Empty and dry the bowl, then add the tahini, maple syrup, juice from half the lemon and 1 tbsp water. Season with salt and pepper. Add a further 1-2 tbsp water to get a drizzling consistency
  • In the large bowl, combine the sliced onion with the juice from the remaining lemon and a pinch of salt. Leave to pickle

Roast the broccoli & chickpeas

  • After 20 mins, toss the tofu with the harissa and miso paste
  • Add the broccoli and chickpeas the other lined tray. Sprinkle everything with the za'atar, 1/2 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper
  • Return both trays to the oven and roast for 10 mins until the veg is soft and golden

Plate up

  • When ready, toss the roasted veg, tofu and chickpeas through the pickled onion. Add the salad leaves and half the tahini dressing. Toss gently and season to taste
  • Share the tofu salad between bowls. Drizzle with the remaining tahini dressing to finish

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