MAIN DISH INGREDIENTS:
- 1 block extra firm tofu
- 1 red bell pepper
- ½ large white onion
- Heaping handful spinach
- 1 Green onion (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
SAUCE INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- ½ tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp red miso paste
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- Water (add until desired consistency)
PREPARATION:
- Press your block of extra firm tofu between a plate and something heavy with paper towels to soak up the moisture for around 30-45 minutes. You can do a little less time, but your tofu will not crisp up as much if you do this.
- Once pressed, cut your tofu into little cubes
- Chop your red bell pepper into small strips
- Chop your onion into very thin strips (this makes the caramelization faster, and in my opinion more flavorful)
- Chop your green onion from the white part up into small little circles for garnishing
COOKING:
- Start by heating your pan up prior to adding oil
- Add olive oil (just enough to coat onions and bell pepper) and let it heat up
sauté your onions and bell pepper on medium heat until caramelized, adding in a pinch of salt and pepper
- Once done take off the heat to use the pan to cook your tofu
- Once again allow olive oil to heat up in the pan (enough to coat tofu, less than you think)
- Add in tofu cubes, allowing each side enough time to brown and crisp up. You’ll need to flip each cube for a perfect brown. (I never have enough patience for that but i do suggest it). Again add in a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Once tofu is nearly finished add in your spinach until its wilted to your liking, with a small pinch of salt.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl
SAUCE:
- Whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl, adding in water once all whisked together to thin it out to your desired consistency. I like mine slightly thick.
* drizzle sauce onto your bowl of tofu and veggies, top with green onion and sesame, and enjoy!
side note: you can add any veggies into this dish as you want. Carrots, zucchini, cabbage, etc. will all work as well. That's what makes this dish so versatile and easy to make!