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Miso asparagus rice bowls

Miso asparagus rice bowls

Plant-based and ready in 15 minutes, this dish can be adapted to whatever veg is in season. If you’re not vegan, cooked prawns or chicken make good subs for the tofu. Extra veg is always welcome.

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  • Serves2
  • CourseMain meal
  • Prepare10 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Total time20 mins

Ingredients

  • tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 5g ginger, peeled and finely grated
  • 450g pack Jumbo Asparagus
  • 250g pack microwaveable Kenji Sushi Rice
  • 150g pack organic silken tofu, cut into cubes
  • Shichimi togarashi (or sesame seeds), to serve (optional)
  • Cooks’ Ingredients Crispy Fried Onions, to serve (optional)

Method

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp oil, the miso, lemon juice, maple syrup (or agave) and grated ginger. Add a splash of water to loosen, if needed, then set aside.

  2. Set a large frying or griddle pan over a high heat. Toss the asparagus with the remaining ½ tbsp oil, then add to the smoking-hot pan. Leave for a minute, then cook for 5-8 minutes, tossing from time to time until charred and tender; season with salt. Meanwhile, heat the rice according to pack instructions.

  3. Spoon the rice into bowls, top with the tofu and asparagus, then drizzle with the miso-ginger dressing. Finish with shichimi togarashi (or toasted sesame seeds) and crispy fried onions, if liked.

Cook’s tip

White miso

Miso is a fermented soya-bean paste that’s frequently found in Japanese cooking. Rich in umami, it can be used for miso soup, added to marinades or blended with butter to serve on grilled vegetables.

Nutritional

Typical values per serving (not including optional ingredients) when made using specific products in recipe

Energy

1,836kJ/ 437kcals

Fat

14.3g

Saturated Fat

2g

Carbohydrates

56.1g

Sugars

8.5g

Fibre

6.9g

Protein

17.6g

Salt

2.1g

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