Smoky Tofu Bacon Pasta Salad Jars

25 mins
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Squeeze lemon juice into four jars.
  2. 2Add Greek-style yogurt to each jar.
  3. 3Add Dijon mustard to each jar.
  4. 4Add honey (or maple syrup) to each jar.
  5. 5Add garlic to each jar.
  6. 6Add hot sauce to each jar.
  7. 7Add diced cucumber to each jar.
  8. 8Add diced sun-dried tomatoes to each jar.
  9. 9Add chickpeas to each jar.
  10. 10Add whole wheat pasta to each jar.
  11. 11Add tofu bacon to each jar.
  12. 12Cut an avocado in half.
  13. 13Add diced avocado to each jar.
  14. 14Add toasted omega-3 seed mix to each jar.
  15. 15Close the jars with lids.
  16. 16Pour a jar of pasta salad onto a plate.

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 6 Tbsp Greek-style yogurt
  • 1.5 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1.5 tsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1.5 tsp hot sauce
  • 1 British cucumber, diced
  • 10 sun-dried tomatoes, diced
  • 250 g chickpeas, cooked
  • 120 g whole wheat fusilli
  • 250 g tofu bacon
  • 0.5 avocado, diced
  • 3 Tbsp toasted omega-3 seed mix
  • 1.5 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 Tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • olive oil

Equipment

jarslemon squeezerspoonknifebowlovenpan

Tips

  • You can make this recipe and have it ready for the next 2-3 days.
  • The recipe is nutritionally balanced, has a lot of protein, a lot of fiber, and a lot of key micronutrients.
  • It's very filling without being too heavy.
  • Marinate tofu overnight for best flavor.
  • Toast seeds until they start to pop, stirring often, and be careful not to burn them.