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Supercharged Protein Bowl with Walnut Pesto
Need a nourishing lunch in 15 minutes? This protein bowl is filled with a delicious mixture of plant-based ingredients that will keep you feeling satiated all afternoon. You could swap the tofu for crispy chickpeas, or the kale for another leafy green vegetable, depending on what’s in season.
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Deliciously Ella📖 deliciouslyella
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●frying pan
- ●pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
To make the dressing, in a small bowl whisk together the pesto, olive oil and 1–2 tbsp water to loosen as needed. Set aside.
pesto4 tablespoonsolive oil2 tablespoons
2
Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan set over medium–low heat. Add the tofu and cook for 10–⏱️ 15 minutes until golden.
olive oil2 tablespoons
3
In a large bowl combine the kale, half of the lemon juice and a pinch of salt; gently massage the leaves to soften.
4
Add the lentils, spinach, seeds and half of the dressing to the same bowl and toss together.
5
To serve, divide the salad into bowls, followed by the avocado and crispy tofu. Squeeze over the remaining lemon juice, scatter over the chives and drizzle the rest of the dressing.
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