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Crispy Marinated Tofu

A super healthy and hearty vegan tofu dish that is full of flavor and texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 package firm tofu cubed
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sesame oil
  • 1 ” ginger peeled and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
  • 1 bunch of cilantro chopped
  • 3 serrano peppers 2 green, 1 red, seeded and diced
  • ¼ onion chopped
  • ½ lime zested and squeezed
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese Five spice
  • 6 ounces Green Beans
  • 1/2 Green and Red Pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow squash diced
  • 6 ounces button mushrooms
  • 1 Tablespoon grape seed oil
  • 1 Cup brown rice.

Instructions

  • Cube the tofu into 1" cubes and place in a dish to marinate.
  • Add the soy sauce and hot sesame oil. Place in the fridge for at least an hour an up to four hours.
  • Cook brown rice according to box instructions.
  • Cut and wash the vegetables and set aside.

Herb Sauce

  • Combine the ginger, garlic, cilantro, pepper, onion, lime, cumin and coriander in a food processor and blend until completely mixed.
  • Take the tofu out of the fridge and let warm up some.
  • Heat oil in the wok on medium high heat.
  • Add in the tofu and cook until crispy. This should only take 3 - 4 minutes. Turn so all sides get some crispness. Remove from pan.
  • Add a little more oil if need and then add the herb sauce. Cook for 1 minute to release the flavors.
  • Add in the vegetables and cook for a few minutes until tender and the mushrooms loose there moisture.
  • Add in the Chinese Five Spice and stir well.
  • Add back in the tofu and let the flavors meld for 1 - 2 minutes.
  • Serve over the brown rice.
  • Enjoy!