Vegan Asparagus Mimosa
This vegan asparagus mimosa makes a tasty plant-based alternative to the French spring classic.
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 200 g extra-firm tofu
- 500 g asparagus
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp non-dairy milk
FOR THE TARRAGON DRESSING:
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp finely chopped tarragon
TOPPINGS:
- radishes
- 1-2 tsp chopped capers
Instructions
- Press the tofu for 20 minutes to extract as much liquid as possible. You can use a tofu press or wrap the tofu slab in a clean towel and press it between 2 plates by securely placing something heavy on top.200 g extra-firm tofu
- Make the dressing by whisking together the Dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic cloves, maple syrup and finely chopped tarragon.2 tsp Dijon mustard, 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 3 Tbsp lemon juice, 2 garlic cloves, grated, 2 tsp maple syrup, 3 Tbsp finely chopped tarragon
- Snap off the tougher ends of the asparagus and discard.500 g asparagus
- Heat a large saucepan filled with salted water.
- When water is boiling, place the asparagus in the saucepan and cook for 5-8 mins. Make sure you do not overcook them. They should be cooked but firm. When done, drain the asparagus, rinse them in cold water and set aside.
- In the meantime prepare the tofu scramble. Place the tofu in a frying pan and mash it with a fork into a scramble. Add the turmeric, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, salt and non-dairy milk. Mix well. Cook under medium heat, stirring often, for around 5 minutes until golden. Keep warm under low heat while you finish preparing the rest of the recipe.¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp garlic powder, 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast, ¼ tsp salt, 1 Tbsp non-dairy milk
- Place the asparagus on a serving dish. Add the tofu scramble on top. Drizzle some tarragon dressing. Scatter a few sliced radishes and chopped capers over the tofu scramble and serve warm.radishes, 1-2 tsp chopped capers
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 16gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gSodium: 425mgPotassium: 816mgFiber: 7gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1925IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 7mg