Almond Butter Tofu Bowls with Charred Zucchini & Bok Choy
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup quinoa speckled rice
- 1 clove garlic - peeled and minced
- 1 oz ginger - peeled and minced
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium tamari
- 1 tsp turbinado sugar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce - divided
- 1 zucchini - trimmed, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced into half moons
- 6 oz baby bok choy - trimmed and roughly chopped
- 10 oz organic extra firm tofu - patted dry and cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 radish - trimmed and cut into matchsticks
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- salt and pepper
Directions:
Cook the rice
- Combine rice, 1 cup water, and a pinch of salt in small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 12 to 18 minutes. (4-serving meal: use 2 cups water)
Mix the almond butter sauce
- Whisk together garlic, just 2 tsp ginger, almond butter, tamari, sugar, sesame oil, just 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce, and 2 tbsp warm water in medium bowl. (4-serving meal: use 4 tsp ginger, 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce, ¼ cup water) (TIP: Keep any remaining ginger for your own use.)
Char the vegetables
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add zucchini and cook until charred in places, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bok choy and a pinch of salt and pepper and cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to plate and cover to keep warm. (4-serving meal: use 2 tbsp vegetable oil)
Crisp the tofu
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in same skillet over medium-high heat, add tofu, and cook until crispy in places, 3 to 5 minutes. Add almond butter sauce and cook until browned in places, 2 to 3 minutes. (TIP: If necessary, work in batches for the 4-serving meal.)
Serve
- Divide rice between bowls and top with almond butter tofu, charred zucchini, and bok choy. Top with radish and serve with remaining chili garlic sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
https://www.purplecarrot.com/recipe/almond-butter-tofu-bowls-with-charred-zucchini-bok-choy
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