This delicious recipe was created specially for GEM® Avocado by food photographer and recipe developer, Rebecca Hincke at The Zesty Lime, who also has a new cookbook coming in 2022!
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For the green curry guacamole:
1 ripe GEM® avocado, peeled, pitted, and mashed
1 small red onion, diced
1 large clove garlic, minced
Handful cherry or baby plum tomatoes (80g), diced
1 bird’s eye or finger chilli, diced (remove the seeds for less heat)
Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
1-2 tsp vegan green curry paste (depending on heat level)
3 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped (1 small handful)
1 tbsp Thai basil leaves, finely chopped
Pinch of sea salt (only if needed)
For the baked tofu:
100g extra firm tofu, sliced or cut into chunks
½ tbsp (8g) olive oil
½ tbsp (8g) tamari
Squirt of chilli sauce (optional)
1. Preheat the oven to 200 C/gas 6.
2. Dice the tofu/tempeh or break into small chunks and transfer it to a bowl.
3. Add the olive oil, tamari, and chilli sauce if using.
4. Toss to fully coat the tofu.
5. Bake for 30 minutes on a parchment lined baking tray until golden and crispy, turning the pieces halfway through.
To assemble the bowls:
100g dry rice noodles (vermicelli or rice stick), OR 200g fresh/cooked Konjac noodles
1 head baby gem lettuce, sliced or chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and julienned
200-300g assorted raw veg (bell pepper, mangetout, sugar snap peas, green beans, cherry or baby plum tomatoes, bean sprouts, etc.)
To serve:
Small handful each fresh coriander and Thai basil, sliced or left whole
1-2 spring onions, finely sliced
Lime wedges
½ tbsp (4g) roasted sesame seeds
Gem® is the richest, creamiest avocado you’re ever likely to taste. It’s also so versatile which makes Gem® a perfect choice for use in all kinds of recipes.