This salad is super quick to make and is packed full of goodness. Tofu and quinoa provide a protein boost and coconut oil and avocado provide a healthy dose of good fats. The nutritional yeast is a great source of vitamin B12 and gives this salad a delicious nutty flavour.
Ingredients: (Serves 1)
- 2 large handfuls fresh pea shoots
- 1/3 cup tricolour quinoa
- 1/4 cup brown rice
- 1/2 avocado
- 150g firm tofu
- 1/2 ripe mango
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
- Bring 300ml of water to the boil in a small saucepan
- Add the quinoa and rice and simmer until soft (about 15 minutes), adding more water if necessary
- Meanwhile, cut the avocado, tofu and mango into 1cm cubes and set aside
- Drain the quinoa and rice and stir through the coconut oil until combined
- Serve the quinoa-rice mix alongside the avocado, tofu, mango and pea shoots
- Sprinkle with nutritional yeast, salt and pepper
Recipe created by Charlotte Webber - Check out more amazing recipes on her blog Powered By Peanuts and her eye catching Instagram for more foodie inspiration!
