Use your leftover rice on this easy, scrumptious, vegetable-loaded recipe from The Meatless Monday Household Cookbook. This staple dish is kid-friendly and can please even the pickiest of eaters.
What you want:
For the tofu:
1 (14-ounce) package deal extra-firm tofu, drained
2 tablespoons tamari
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
For the rice bowl:
3 tablespoons tamari
¼ cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons floor ginger
1 teaspoon sriracha
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 cup chopped cabbage
½ purple bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 cup snow peas, halved
3 scallions, diced
½ cup peas
4 cups cooked brown rice
For garnish:
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons white sesame seeds
What you do:
- For the tofu, press for 20 minutes, then lower into bite-size cubes. In a shallow bowl, place tofu cubes. In a separate medium bowl, whisk collectively tamari, vinegar, oil, maple syrup, mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour over tofu and toss effectively to make sure all cubes are coated. Refrigerate for 20 minutes, tossing once more after 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 levels. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Take away tofu from marinade and place in a single layer on ready baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, flipping each 10 minutes till golden brown, crispy on edges, and chewy in middle. Instantly sprinkle with salt and pepper whereas nonetheless sizzling.
- In a small bowl, whisk tamari, hoisin, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sriracha, and put aside. In a skillet over medium-high warmth, heat oil and add cabbage, bell pepper, and snow peas. Prepare dinner for 3 minutes, stirring steadily, till greens begin to soften. Add scallions and peas and cook dinner for 1 minute whereas stirring. Add sauce to greens and stir to coat. Add rice and stir till evenly coated in sauce. Prepare dinner for 4 minutes to warmth by.
- To serve, divide fried rice amongst 6 bowls. High with tofu, a number of dashes of sriracha, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
