Spicy Chickpea Burrito Bowl
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Serves: 6
INGREDIENTS
2 15 oz cans chickpeas
1 12 oz.package firm tofu
olive oil
two packages of taco seasoning
head of green leaf lettuce, chopped
2 medium avocados, diced
pint of grape tomatoes, sliced
sliced jalapeno (optional)
½ cup cashews, soaked
1 cup filtered water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt to taste
sliced limes, (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Soak cashews overnight or at least two hours before blending.
Place tofu on a baking pan between paper towels and a dish cloth, place another pan on top and place a heavy object on second pan for more pressure. Do this for about 15 minutes.
After pressing tofu, cube into 1 inch pieces.
Season tofu with taco seasoning.
Heat large skillet on medium heat, add about 1½ teaspoon olive oil to pan and saute in batches.
After sauteing the tofu add a bit more oil to the pan, add chickpeas to the pan ans sprinkle on second package of taco seasoning and saute the chickpeas until well coated and heated.
Chop and dice veggies and place in serving dishes.
Rinse cashews, place in blender bowl, add water and lemon juice, blend until smooth, season with salt to taste.
Transfer to serving container.
Assemble bowls and dig in.
Have fun and Enjoy!
From thewholeserving.com