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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

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

Herb Sauce

  1. Combine the ginger, garlic, cilantro, pepper, onion, lime, cumin and coriander in a food processor and blend until completely mixed.
  2. Take the tofu out of the fridge and let warm up some.
  3. Heat oil in the wok on medium high heat.
  4. 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.
  5. Add a little more oil if need and then add the herb sauce. Cook for 1 minute to release the flavors.
  6. Add in the vegetables and cook for a few minutes until tender and the mushrooms loose there moisture.
  7. Add in the Chinese Five Spice and stir well.
  8. Add back in the tofu and let the flavors meld for 1 - 2 minutes.
  9. Serve over the brown rice.
  10. Enjoy!