Chimichurri tofu with grilled asparagus and fennel salad

Whip up this herby heaven in less than 30 minutes!

Serves: 4

Time to make: 25 mins

Hands-on time: 15 mins

Ingredients

¾ cup wholemeal couscous (see tip)
½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
½ cup fresh coriandercilantroX leaves
1 long red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1½ tablespoons olive oil
350g firm tofu, drained, patted dry
2 bunches asparagus
200g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 baby fennel bulb, thinly sliced
100g baby rocketarugulaX

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Instructions

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1 Make couscous according to packet instructions. Fluff grains with a fork, then set aside.

2 Place parsley, coriander, chilli and garlic in a food processor and process for a few seconds or until finely chopped. Add vinegar, olive oil and 1–2 tablespoons hot water and process again until mixture is smooth and pesto-like in consistency.

3 Preheat a barbecue hotplate or chargrill pan over high heat. Cut tofu into eight 1cm-thick slices. Lightly spray with oil, add to pan and cook for 2 minutes each side. If hotplate or chargrill pan is large enough, add asparagus at the same time and cook for 1–2 minutes each side or until charred and tender. Transfer tofu to a plate and set aside.

4 Transfer asparagus to a large salad bowl. Add tomatoes, fennel and baby rocket. Drizzle over chimichurri, gently tossing to combine.

5 Divide salad among four serving bowls. Top with tofu and serve with couscous on the side.

HFG tip

If you can’t find wholemeal couscous at your local supermarket, you can replace it with brown rice or quinoa instead.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 333 cal

Kilojoules 1390 kJ

Protein 17.3 g

Total fat 13.8 g

Saturated fat 2 g

Carbohydrates 29.1 g

Sugar 4.1 g

Dietary fibre 11.1 g

Sodium 72 mg

Calcium 351 mg

Iron 4.1 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.