Elegant Vegan Nordic Lunch Delight: Aromatic Wild Rice Salad with Citrus-Marinated Tofu

Ingredients

• 1 cup wild rice, uncooked
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 1/2 cup roasted almonds, roughly chopped
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 orange, zested and juiced
• 1 block firm tofu (14 oz), drained and pressed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the wild rice in water according to package instructions until tender but still slightly chewy. Set aside to cool.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together parsley, dill, roasted almonds, lemon zest, orange zest, and 1/4 cup of orange juice.

3. 3

   Slice the tofu into 1/2-inch thick slabs, then marinate in remaining lemon and orange juices, mixed with olive oil, salt, and pepper for at least 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Once wild rice has cooled, add it to the herb mixture and toss well to combine.

5. 5

   Heat a pan over medium-high heat and sear the marinated tofu slices until golden brown on both sides.

6. 6

   To plate, spoon wild rice salad onto individual plates, arranging tofu slices on top. Garnish with additional chopped herbs if desired.