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Vegan Mint Pesto and Veggie Bowl

Course Mains
Dietary Preference Vegan
Cooking time 30-60 Minutes
Skill Level Intermediate
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 1 people
Calories 1252123123kcal

Ingredients

Tofu

  • 2 cups avocado oil
  • 6 ounces tofu organic
  • Salt to taste

Pesto

  • ¼ cup pecans
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Shirataki noodles

  • ½ tablespoon coconut oil
  • 8 ounces angel hair shirataki noodles (one package), drained
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped

Suggested toppings

  • ½ avocado medium, sliced
  • ¼ cup bell pepper thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup cucumber chopped
  • ¼ cup sprouts
  • ¼ cup carrots thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup kimchi
  • coconut aminos to taste

Instructions

Tofu

  • Cut the 6 ounces tofu into small squares or triangles. Freeze for 30 minutes.
    6 ounces tofu
  • Add 2 cups avocado oil to deep fryer or sauté pan. Heat to 350 degrees F / 177 degrees C.
    2 cups avocado oil
  • Once oil is heated, add tofu. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and Salt to taste while warm.
    Salt to taste

Pesto

  • Add ¼ cup pecans, ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, 2 cloves garlic, and 1 pinch salt to blender or food processor. Blend until combined. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil as needed to reach desired consistency.
    ¼ cup pecans, ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, 2 cloves garlic, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pinch salt

Shirataki noodles

  • Melt ½ tablespoon coconut oil in pan over medium heat. Add 8 ounces angel hair shirataki noodles and 2 cloves garlic. Sauté 3 to 4 minutes, stirring continuously. Remove from heat.
    8 ounces angel hair shirataki noodles, ½ tablespoon coconut oil, 2 cloves garlic
  • Plate noodles, top with tofu, spoon pesto over top. Drizzle with coconut aminos to taste or preferred sauce, and top with ½ avocado, ¼ cup bell pepper, ¼ cup cucumber, ¼ cup sprouts, ¼ cup carrots, and ¼ cup kimchi.
    8 ounces angel hair shirataki noodles, ½ avocado, ¼ cup bell pepper, ¼ cup cucumber, ¼ cup sprouts, ¼ cup carrots, coconut aminos to taste, ¼ cup kimchi
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 1252kcal | Net carbs: 8g | Fat: 129g | Protein: 19g