Smashed Chickpeas with Crispy Tofu & Zesty Dressing
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU WASH THE FRESH FRUIT, VEGETABLES AND HERBS BEFORE YOU START.
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COOKING TIME |
| 25 Mins |
DIFFICULTY
| INGREDIENTS | 2p | 4p |
| Lemon | 1 | 2 |
| Onion | 1/2 | 1 |
| Capers | 2 tsp | 4 tsp |
| Green beans | 120 gr | 240 gr |
| Garlic | 2 cloves | 4 cloves |
| Zaatar | 1 tbsp | 2 tbsp |
| Chickpeas | 400 gr | 800 gr |
| Parsley | 3 stalks | 6 stalks |
| Cherry tomato | 100 gr | 200 gr |
| Tofu | 250 gr | 500 gr |
| Corn starch | 2 tbsp | 4 tbsp |
| *Oil (Olive, Vegetable) | 3 tbsp | 6 tbsp |
* PRODUCTS ARE PANTRY ITEMS AND ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE BOX NEITHER ARE SALT AND PEPPER
Nutrition per 100 gr (Average serve is 400gr) |
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| Energy | 371Kj |
| Protein | 5.7g |
| Fat, Total | 3.4g |
| – Saturated | 0.4g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.9g |
| – Sugars | 1.6g |
| Sodium | 93mg |
| Allergens | Gluten free, sesame (zaatar) |
TOOLS: 2 Saucepan, fry pan, food processor, spatula, 2 bowls
METHOD
1
PREP
Bring a small saucepan with water and salt to the boil ● mince garlic ● finely slice onion ½(1) ● roughly chop parsley ● zest lemon ● quarter tomatoes ● remove top and tails from beans then halve them
2
BOIL & MIX
Add beans to the pan with boiling water ● cook for 4 minutes then drain under cold water ● place into a bowl: parsley, onion, half of the garlic, tomatoes, juice of half a lemon, capers, 1(2) tbsp of olive oil, salt & pepper ● finally add the green beans and mix carefully
3
BLEND
Drain chickpeas and place into food processor ● add zaatar, other half of the lemon juice, remaining garlic, 2(4) tbsp oil, ¼(1/2) cup warm water, salt & pepper ● pulse but don’t smoothen
4
FRY
Drain tofu and pat dry ● slice into 1cm cubes ● place into a bowl with corn flour, lemon zest and a good pinch of salt & pepper ● mix ● place fry pan on high heat with 2(4) tbsp of oil ● fry tofu crispy and golden in 4-6 minutes ● season if necessary
5
FINISH & SERVE
Warm-up the smashed chickpeas in a saucepan on medium heat ● place smashed chickpeas into a bowl, top with tofu and the tomato capper dressing
Attention customers with food allergies. Our products may contain traces of allergens, such as wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, or wheat.