Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Broccolini with Pesto and Wild Rice
To make the pesto, place all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until combined to your preferred texture. You may need to scrape down any mixture that has risen up the sides a few times.
To make the rice and vegetables, cook the rice according to the package instructions.
Warm a frying pan over medium heat and add the oil and garlic. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the tofu. Fry on both sides for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
Place the mushrooms, broccolini, sprouts, and 2 tablespoons water in the same pan. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat, then add the tofu back in and stir in the pesto to warm.
Plate the warm rice and top with the tofu and vegetables.
VARIATION: If you’re not a fan of sprouts or broccoli, swap them out for your favourite vegetables.
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Recipe from Love Your Gut: Supercharge Your Digestive Health and Transform Your Well-Being from the Inside Out © Megan Rossi, 2019, 2021. Reprinted by permission of the publisher, The Experiment. Available everywhere books are sold. ExperimentPublishing.com
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