Raw Veg and Kelp Noodle Salad with Tahini Dressing
by Jade @panaceas_pantry
Garden of Vegan has teamed up with Jade or as you may know her, @panaceas_pantry this World Vegan Day. Our aim is to provide our community with nourishing and easy to prepare vegan meals that can be cooked at home.
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4164 Litres of Water
18kg of Grain
2.8 sqm of Forest
9kg of Co2 Gas
1 Animals life
Check out Jades’ Raw Veg and Kelp Noodle Salad with Tahini Dressing, for a colourful and delicious plant-based lunch.
This recipe is;
-Gluten Free
-Vegan
-Vegetarian friendly
-Dairy Free
-Made from wholefoods
-Plant-based
-High in Iodine
-A great source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals
-Includes colours from the rainbow
Enjoy this easy and delicious lunch bowl as is, or add some of your favourite activated nut and seeds.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups (120g) fresh kelp noodles, rinsed
1/8 red cabbage, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, peeled grated or sliced with a julienne peeler
1 medium beetroot, peeled grated or sliced with a julienne peeler
1/2 block (175g) tofu
2 Tbsp sesame oil
1/2 red capsicum, seeds and stem removed and thinly sliced
1/4 cup roasted almonds, roughly chopped
large handful of fresh mint, (leaves only) roughly chopped
1/2 bunch coriander, washed, leaves only
DRESSING
1/4 cup hulled tahini
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp tamari
2 tsp coconut sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
METHOD
Press tofu by placing it between a layer of paper towels, then place a heavy weight on top of the tofu and set aside for 30 minutes. You can use a small heavy book, chopping board, or a container filled with water to create the weight. Set aside.
Make the dressing by whisking everything together in a bowl.
Prepare all the salad ingredients.
Cut prepared tofu into 2 cm cubes.
Heat a skillet over a medium flame, then add oil.
Cook tofu until crispy, around 10 mins, tossing regularly.
Combine all ingredients and enjoy!
So, what’s for Dinner? And what about a sneaky snack or dessert?
To view more recipes from Jade, check out her;
SMOKEY CHILLI BEANS WITH CASHEW SOUR CREAM
RASPBERRY COCONUT MACARONS
COCONUT AND ROSE CHIA PUDDING
Share this recipe with your family or friends and encourage them to incorporate more plants onto their plate. The best part is, it tastes delicious!
Find more of Jades’ decadent and wholesome recipes at www.panaceaspantryblog.com or follow her @panaceas_pantry
