Ready in about 15 mins, this easy turmeric tofu bowl is a great one to add to your list of easy lunches.
It can be served with whichever veggies or legumes you like. Here, I have served it with chickpeas, and a selection of veggies, including radishes and avocado.
Tofu is a quick, easy addition to plant-based meals as it’s high in protein and low in fat. On its own it can be quite bland, but if you season it well, you can transform it.
It’s all finished in a turmeric yoghurt dressing.
Nutritional highlights
✅ High in fibre: with 16g of fibre per portion.
✅ Anti-inflammatory benefits: turmeric contains curcumin, known for its powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
✅ Healthy fats: avocado adds monounsaturated fats and vitamin E.
✅ High in protein: tofu and chickpeas provide 40g of protein per serving.
Recipe Tips
- Meal prep: box up into portions and keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- I sometimes add the chickpeas to the frying pan for the last few minutes of cooking time. They will pick up some of the flavour, but this is optional.
- I use an unsweetened organic soya for the dressing and organic tofu. With soy products it’s always best to buy organic.
Easy Turmeric Tofu Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients for the tofu:
- 1 large block of firm tofu (about 400g)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
Other ingredients:
- 400 g tinned chickpeas (14oz)
- Handful of spinach leaves
- 200 g tinned of sweetcorn (7oz)
- ½ medium avocado
- 3 radishes
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
Turmeric yoghurt dressing:
- 125 g unflavoured organic soya yoghurt (1/2 cup)
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp garlic powder or minced garlic clove
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Mix the oil with the turmeric, garlic powder and some salt and pepper. Chop the tofu into triangles and brush with the oil mixture.
- Heat up a large frying pan on a medium heat. Fry the tofu for about 10 mins turning halfway through (you might need to brush with a little more oil as you turn).
- Whilst the tofu is cooking make the dressing by simply mixing the turmeric with the yoghurt, garlic and some salt and pepper.
- Once the tofu is ready serve with the veggies, chickpeas and drizzle over the dressing.
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