Friday Night Dinner

It's the end of the week and I'm sure we are all more than ready for the weekend.  The last thing you might want to do is come home on a Friday night and cook a big dinner.  That's how I felt today!

But nonetheless, I resisted the urge to make some unhealthy food choices.  I opened the fridge to see what was available, knowing that just because a meal is healthy, doesn't mean that it can't also be quick and easy to make.

Grabbing a block of tofu and a few vegetables, I quickly chopped them up.  As the oil was heating in the pan I grabbed a few spices.  Normally I would saute some garlic but I was all out - gasp!  (That rarely happens in my house!)  Thankfully I keep non-irradiated, organic garlic powder from Frontier Herbs in my cupboard.  The veggies and tofu went in followed by the spices & tamari sauce.

Within twenty minutes total, I had a delicious and nutritious meal.  Who needs pizza delivery??

Checkout the recipe below:

Simple Tofu Stirfry

Serves 3-4

1 block tofu, extra-firm, chopped into 1/2" cubes
1 medium carrot, sliced on the diagonal
1 large stalk celery, sliced on the diagonal
1/3 green pepper, chopped
1/3 red pepper, chopped
2 large mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. wheat-free tamari sauce (can substitute Bragg's)
3 tbsp. grapeseed oil (can substitute olive oil or coconut oil)
1/4 cup water

Heat the oil over medium-high heat.  Add carrots and tofu.  Stir, then add garlic powder, tamari, and water.  Cover and reduce heat to medium.  Let sit for 2 minutes.  Uncover, turn heat back to medium-high, then add celery.  Stir for 2 minutes.  Add green and red peppers.  Stir for 1 minute.  Add mushrooms. Stir for 2 minutes (or until all vegetables have reached desired tenderness - I like mine a bit crunchy).  Remove from heat and serve as is.

Or, if you're feeding additional people or perhaps want some leftovers, make a side of rice or some rice noodles and serve a smaller portion of the stirfry as a topping.

ENJOY!