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Ingredients
for
4
Farfalle and Tofu Bowl
20 min.
Time:
Ingredientsfor
- Ingredients
- 6 cups Farfalle
- non-fat cooking spray
- 1 cup extra firm Tofu (cut into small cubes)
- 1 Tbsp hot, red Chili paste
- 1 ½ cups small Broccoli
- ⅔ cup red Grape (halved)
- 1 small Red onion (finely sliced)
- 1 Tbsp basil Pesto
- salt
- freshly ground peppers
Preparation
1.
Cook the farfalle in a large saucepan of salted, boiling water for 8 - 10 minutes until 'al dente. ' Add the broccoli to the saucepan after 6 minutes.
2.
Drain the pasta and broccoli and set them to one side. Spray a large frying pan with non-fat cooking spray and heat over a moderate heat until hot.
3.
Toss the tofu in the chilli paste and saute in the pan until golden and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and combine with the pasta, broccoli, grapes, red onion, and pesto in a large mixing bowl.
4.
Stir and toss to combine, seasoning to taste. Divide between bowls and serve.
Healthy, because
Healthy, because
The tofu in this pasta adds high-quality vegetable protein while the brocolli adds powerful vitamins C and K, among other nutrients.
Even smarter
Even smarter
Substitute whole wheat farfalle for plain farfalle for a dose of satiating fiber.