Smoky Tofu & Chickpea Toast with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes
With its comforting mix of smoky tofu, tomatoes, spinach and chickpeas, this savoury toast delivers a hearty bite on a budget. Finish with sunflower seeds and your favourite drizzle for a satisfying, nutrient-rich meal.
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Preparation time
5 min
Cook time
10 min
Total time
15
Meal
- mains
- breakfasts
- lunches
Servings
1
Ingredients
Cooked mix
- 50g-100g/1.9-3.5 oz smoked or extra firm tofu (supermarket own-brand), cut into 2cm cubes
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 5 x cherry tomatoes (supermarket budget range)
- 50g/1.8 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 block of frozen spinach
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toast base
- 2 x slices of wholemeal bread, toasted (use gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tbsp tahini or hummus
Topping
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
- Choose either balsamic glaze, sriracha or vegan mayonnaise to drizzle over the top
Instructions
- Heat a small amount of oil in a saucepan and then add the tofu. Fry for around 5 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add the garlic and fry for a minute before adding the cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, frozen spinach and soy sauce. Heat until the spinach has fully wilted, stirring frequently. Season to taste.
- Put a layer of your chosen spread onto the hot toast and then pour on the cooked mix.
- Finish off with the sunflower seeds and drizzle of your choice.
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