Peri Peri Tofu Arepas with Avocado Chimichurri and Shredded Cabbage
This pan-seared dish pairs extra firm tofu with peri peri seasoning, avocado and chimichurri sauce. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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67g masarepa (pre-cooked cornmeal for arepas)248 kcal
161g warm water0 kcal
2g salt0 kcal
197g extra firm tofu150 kcal
5g peri peri seasoning6 kcal
6g olive oil53 kcal
90g avocado144 kcal
18g chimichurri sauce22 kcal
81g green cabbage, thinly shredded20 kcal
13g lime juice4 kcal
Cooking instructions
masarepa (pre-cooked cornmeal for arepas)warm watersalt
In a bowl, mix masarepa with warm water and salt. Rest 5 minutes, then shape into two thick patties.
masarepa (pre-cooked cornmeal for arepas)warm waterolive oil
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium. Brush with 7 g olive oil. Cook arepas 5 to 6 minutes per side until a crust forms and they sound hollow when tapped. Keep warm.
extra firm tofuperi peri seasoning
Pat tofu dry. Cut into slabs. Sprinkle peri peri seasoning evenly over all sides.
extra firm tofu
In the same skillet, cook tofu 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and heated through.
saltavocadochimichurri saucegreen cabbagelime juice
Mash avocado with chimichurri sauce. Toss cabbage with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
masarepa (pre-cooked cornmeal for arepas)extra firm tofuavocadochimichurri saucegreen cabbage
Split arepas and fill with tofu, avocado chimichurri, and cabbage. Serve immediately.
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