Chunky Okra & Tofu Salad

Okra is a versatile vegetable that is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is commonly used in cuisines around the world, including Asian and African dishes.

This is vegan, gluten free, high protein and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 25 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Chunky Okra & Tofu Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stir-frying Cuisine: Asian, Vegetarian Courses: Gluten free, Lunch, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Okra
• 200 gram Firm tofu
• 150 gram Red bell pepper
• 100 gram Cucumber
• 50 gram Red onion
• 20 gram Fresh cilantro
• 30 gram Roasted peanuts
• 1 piece Lime
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water to boil and blanch the okra for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. Cut the tofu, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and fresh cilantro into bite-sized pieces.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched okra, tofu, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and fresh cilantro. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
5. Sprinkle roasted peanuts on top and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.