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Whipped Tofu and Lemon Broccoli Bites

Catherine BarclayCatherine Barclay
Whipped Tofu and Lemon Broccoli Bites are light, flavorful appetisers made with creamy, seasoned whipped tofu paired with zesty, lemon-infused roasted broccoli. Perfectly balanced between tangy and savoury, these bite-sized treats make a fresh and healthy snack or party starter.
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Course Appetizer
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 heads broccoli

Glaze over broccoli

  • 1 tbsp miso paste
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice and zest
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • ground black pepper

Whipped Tofu

  • 300 grams firm tofu
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice and zest
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp miso paste
  • ½ cup water

Garnish

  • 2 tbsp crushed raw cashew nut
  • spring onion

Instructions
 

Whipped Tofu

  • Remove any excess water from the packed tofu.
  • Place all ingredients into a blender and mix to combine.
  • Transfer to a small bowl and place in the fridge to set while prepping the broccoli

Broccoli and lemon glaze

  • Steam or mircowave the broccoli so that it is eldenta but not too soft.
  • In a large frying pan, add all the glaze ingredients and bring them to a simmer.
  • Add the broccoli and gently saute until coated and heated through.

Presentation

  • On four flat serving plates, spoon a large amount of the whipped tofu. Using the back of the spoon spread the tofu around the plate for form a large circle.
  • Gently move the broccoli onto the plates and pour the glaze over them.
  • Optionallly - Garnish with chopped cashews and spring onion.
Keyword broccoli, plant-based, vegan, wfpb, whipped tofu
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