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Vietnamese Tofu, Bean & Herb Salad

Tofu, edamame, and black-eyed peas tossed with herbs in a lime dressing. A fresh, high-fiber vegan bowl.

25min
320kcal
21.2gprotein
Vietnamese Tofu, Bean & Herb Salad — Vietnamese recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 3
  • 250 g Firm tofu
  • 250 g Black-eyed peas
  • 150 g Edamame
  • 1 Carrot
  • 15 g Mint
  • 15 g Cilantro
  • 2 Lime
  • 40 g Peanuts
  • 1½ tbsp Light soy sauce
  • 150 g Cabbage (optional)
  • 1 Thai chilies (optional)

Method

  1. Pan-fry the cubed tofu until golden; blanch the edamame; shred the carrot and cabbage.
  2. Whisk the lime, soy, and chili into a dressing.
  3. Toss the tofu, black-eyed peas, edamame, vegetables, and herbs in the dressing and top with peanuts.

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About Vietnamese Tofu, Bean & Herb Salad

Vietnamese Tofu, Bean & Herb Salad is a Vietnamese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 25 minutes and serves 3. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.

Vietnamese Tofu, Bean & Herb Salad: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Vietnamese Tofu, Bean & Herb Salad?

A serving has about 320 calories — 21.2g protein, 35g carbs, 12.4g fat, 11g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is Vietnamese Tofu, Bean & Herb Salad gluten-free?

As written, no — it contains Light soy sauce. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.

How long does Vietnamese Tofu, Bean & Herb Salad take to make?

About 25 minutes start to finish, but only around 13 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Vietnamese Tofu, Bean & Herb Salad?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out cabbage, thai chilies — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Vietnamese Tofu, Bean & Herb Salad make?

This recipe makes 3 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.