Tofu Stir Fry with Zesty Almond Sauce
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Ingredients
10-12 cups of vegetables, chopped (leafy greens, sweet peppers, leeks, zucchini, snow peas, and mushrooms - or choose your own vegetables! Avoid more fibrous veggies like Brussels sprouts or broccoli, or hot peppers).
1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil (half to sauté tofu, half to sauté veggies)
1 cup red onion, chopped
Few pinches sea salt
Almond Sauce
ingredients
½ cup almond butter
1 cup plain soy or almond or coconut milk, unsweetened
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
1 large clove garlic, minced
3 TBSP tamari (low-sodium)
2 TBSP fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 TBSP toasted sesame oil
Tofu Marinade
ingredients
2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
2 TBSP tamari (low-sodium)
One 10-12 ounce package of extra-firm tofu, excess water squeezed out (press between two plates), and cubed
10-12 cups (2366-2839 ml) of vegetables, chopped (leafy greens, sweet peppers, leeks, zucchini, snow peas, and mushrooms - or choose your own vegetables! Avoid more fibrous veggies like Brussels sprouts or broccoli, or hot peppers).
1 TBSP (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil (half to sauté tofu, half to sauté veggies)
52 grams red onion, chopped
Few pinches sea salt
Almond Sauce
ingredients
120 grams almond butter
237 ml plain soy or almond or coconut milk, unsweetened
80 ml apple cider vinegar
1 large clove garlic, minced
3 TBSP (45 ml) tamari (low-sodium)
2 TBSP (30 ml) fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 TBSP (15 ml) toasted sesame oil
Tofu Marinade
ingredients
2 TBSP (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
2 TBSP (30 ml) tamari (low-sodium)
One 283-340 gram package of extra-firm tofu, excess water squeezed out (press between two plates), and cubed
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Instructions
- In a deep skillet over medium-high heat, heat ½ TBSP of olive oil.
- Add the marinated tofu and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned.
- Remove tofu and set aside, and reserve skillet.
- Over medium heat, heat the remaining olive oil.
- Add the veggies in order of firmness of the vegetable and cook for a few minutes before adding the next bunch. For example, first add the onions, salt, black pepper, then cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Next add vegetables like sweet peppers, zucchini and mushrooms -cover and cook for 5 more minutes.
- When the veggies are tender, stir in almond sauce and any greens, if you are using them.
- Add the tofu.
- Cover and let cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the greens are wilted or until the sauce is slightly bubbly.
- Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Almond Sauce
instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine all of the ingredients and purée until smooth.
Tofu Marinade
instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the vinegar and tamari.
- Add the cubed tofu, toss to coat, and marinate.
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