Super Tasty Balsamic Tofu with Smoky Chickpeas
A rich and smoky chickpea base flavoured with smoked paprika, red pesto and balsamic, topped with crispy balsamic tofu.
Ingredients
For the chickpeas
To top
For the tofu
Directions
- 1
Add the oil and leek to a wide bottom pan and fry gently on a low heat for around 10 minutes until soft and browning.
- 2
Add the garlic and spices and fry for 30 seconds more.
- 3
Add the chickpeas with their liquid, balsamic and red pesto to the pan and cook on a low heat for 5 minutes.
- 4
Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Add the dressing ingredients to a tub and mix to combine.
- 6
Cut the tofu into large cubes.
- 7
Coat each piece of tofu in the dressing.
- 8
Add a little oil to a pre heated griddle or frying pan and add the tofu.
- 9
Allow to cook on each side for a few minutes until crispy and a little charred.
- 10
Serve the crispy tofu on the chickpeas and pour over a little coconut milk.
- 11
Top with toasted sesame seeds.