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CRISPY TOFU SQUARES
& KALE OVER QUINOA
This dish is packed with calcium: 4 oz. Tofu has
250-765 mg, 2 cups of kale has 358mg
and ½ cup of quinoa has 25 mg!
1 block firm tofu, drained
Salt
1 C. quinoa
2 Tbsp. Toasted sesame oil
1 ½ lbs. Kale, stemmed and chopped (about 9 cups)
2 Tbsp. Minced garlic
2 Tbsp. Minced ginger
2 Tbsp. Bragg’s Liquid Aminos
½ C. sesame seeds
½ Tbsp. Black pepper
1. Place tofu between two cutting boards; tip boards over sink edge
and let excess liquid drain off for about 30 minutes.
2. In medium saucepan, boil 2 cups water. Add a pinch of salt and stir
in quinoa. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until quinoa has absorbed
liquid and is tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Heat 1 Tbsp. sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium
heat. When hot, add kale and sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in Braggs,
cover and keep warm.
4. Cube the pressed tofu into ¼- ½-inch wide cubes. Place
tofu cubes in bowl with sesame seeds and gently roll around to coat.
5. Heat remaining Tbsp. of sesame oil in large non-stick skillet over
medium heat. When hot, add seed-crusted tofu cubes and any remaining
seeds. Cook, turning tofu cubes occasionally, until golden brown on
both sides, 5-7 minutes. Add the black pepper.
6. Fluff quinoa and spoon onto 4 plates. Place greens over quinoa and
top with tofu cubes. Serve with additional Braggs sauce if desired.
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