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This vegan tart uses seasonal beetroot and lemons to make an amazingly earthy and zesty that will leave you wanting more.
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Beetroot Tart With Marinated Tofu
via @fit_healthy_living on Instagram.
Ingredients --
2 fresh beetroots
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 sheet of puff pastry (bought or homemade is fine)
1tsp raw sugar
1 small package of hard tofu
dried oregano
1 tsp salt
2 cups of water
juice from two lemons
2 tbsp of olive oil
Method--
FOR THE TART
- Wash and dry beetroot, cut into wedges.
- Put 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a baking tray.
- Add the beetroot wedges, then add the last 1 tbsp of olive oil, the balsamic vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- Put into the oven for 30 minutes on 160 degrees.
- Take out of the oven and insert sheet of puff pastry onto oven tray, straight over the top of roasted beetroot.
- Tuck in at edges and place back in oven for 25-30 minutes or until brown.
- Allow to slightly cool then put a chopping board on top, flip it over so the tart comes out.
- Add parsley.
FOR THE MARINATED TOFU
- Slice the tofu into cubes and add to a pot with the water, lemon juice, salt, and oregano.
- let it simmer for 15-30 mins
- crush some over the top of your tart and use the rest as a side plate.
Enjoy!
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