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Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce

Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce

Prep Time: 0

Yield: 2

Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce

This is a very versatile dish that can be used for an appetizer, lunch or light dinner. I tend to keep the sauce on hand and make a quick snack out of it.

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 oz.) package of silken tofu
  • 1 tsp garlic minced and crushed
  • 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 cups rice, hot and ready to serve with tofu

Instructions

  1. To warm your tofu you can either simmer it in a sauce pan with just enough water to cover or put it in the steamer basket of your rice maker while you make the rice to go along with it.
  2. Mince garlic and crush with the flat side of your knife to make a thick paste of it. Stir together with remaining ingredients minus the rice.
  3. Once your rice is ready carefully plate the tofu and rice and then top with sauce. Serve Immediately.
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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta and Grilled Chicken

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta and Grilled Chicken

Prep Time: 0

Yield: 6

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta and Grilled Chicken

A light summer salad made with Quinoa.

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken Breast, pounded flat
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp. Oregano, dried
  • 2 tbsp. Greek Seasoning
  • 2 tsp. Garlic, minced or 1 tsp. granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. Black pepper, ground
  • 2 cups Quinoa, uncooked
  • 1/2 cup Feta, chunks
  • 1/4 cup R

Instructions

  1. Put the flattened chicken breasts in a zip seal bag with the vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, Greek seasoning, garlic and black pepper. Let marinate in the refrigerator overnight or at least 2-3 hours.
  2. Prepare the Quinoa as per box instructions or if you don't have instructions you use 1 part quinoa to 2 parts water and cook as you would rice. It does very well in a rice maker. Let the cooked quinoa cool and move to refrigerator until you are ready to assemble salad.
  3. Grill Chicken over indirect heat. Once It has reached 160 degrees remove from grill and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Combine feta, onion, tomatoes, cucumber and salad dressing. Stir to coat and let sit for 5-10 minutes for flavors to meld. Add cold quinoa, making sure to break up any large chunks. Stir well to coat quinoa with dressing and mix in vegetables well. Taste at this point to see if you need to add any more dressing for flavor.
  5. Slice chicken into bite size chunks. Plate the salad with the quinoa as your base and top with Chicken and maybe a little extra feta and tomato.
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