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Chili Oil Protein Bowl
🥞 American Vegetarian

Chili Oil Protein Bowl

🥞 American

A hearty grain bowl of rice, crisp tofu, chickpeas and fresh vegetables finished with a lemon-tahini dressing. This chili oil version is finished with chili paste. Ready in about 35 minutes.

Prep 15 min Cook 20 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

  • Spinach1 cup
  • Chickpeas1 cup, cooked
  • Rice1 cup cooked
  • Lemon1/2, juiced
  • Olive Oil1 tbsp
  • Tofu200 g, cubed
  • Tahini2 tbsp
  • Cucumber1/2, sliced
  • Chili Paste1 tbsp chili oil

Optional extras

  • Avocado1/2, sliced
  • Sesame Seeds1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the rice and keep it warm.

  2. 2

    Pat the tofu dry, toss with a little oil and salt, and pan-fry until golden on all sides.

  3. 3

    Warm the chickpeas in the same pan with a pinch of salt.

  4. 4

    Whisk tahini, lemon juice, a pinch of salt and water until pourable.

  5. 5

    Build bowls with rice, spinach, cucumber, tofu, chickpeas and avocado; drizzle with dressing and sprinkle sesame seeds.

  6. 6

    Spoon chili oil over the top before serving.

Chef's tip

Prep every topping before you start assembling so the warm and cold parts stay at their best.

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