This is a fabulous accompaniment to any Christmas dinner especially if in the warmer countries at this time of year. It also goes nicely at any celebration or just for a special side dish when with a loved one. It is a complete protein side as it contains soy.
So simply delicious.
Mediterranean Style Tofu Caprese
Ingredients
750 gm hard tofu cut into halloumi shape slices
Juice of 2 lemons
¼ cup nutritional yeast
1 heaped tsp salt
¼ cup olive oil
4 tomatoes sliced
2 avocadoes sliced
1 bunch basil leaves picked
Additions
You can add marinated artichokes to this, just sprinkle on the top.
Method
- Place the unwrapped tofu in some kitchen paper and then put on a plate or chopping board and place something heavy on it. This will drain off any water. Leave it for an hour.
- Then marinade the tofu in the lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt and oil. Marinate for an hour if you have the time. Then char grill the slices on a griddle pan.
- On a plate or platter place one tofu slice, then a piece of avocado, then tomato and top with basil. Repeat this until there is no tofu, tomato or avocado left.
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