I'm really not interested in eating vegan for life at this point, but I'll see what the doctor says. I can eat food that's good for me that I don't love, but I really enjoy eating well. I look forward to dinner each night, because it's always yummy. Tonight we're having tofu stir fry. I'm not excited about that at all - I'm dreading it.
Oh well, hopefully at least I'll be down some weight tomorrow. :)
I have a new found respect for vegans!
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Dieting is really hard work and takes a great amount of preparation. I really had no idea. Stir Fry is usually really good, but then, I have never had TOFU stir fry.
This recipe might be too high in calories for you, but it looks good to me:
Golden Tofu Triangles with Rich Peanut Sauce
tofu:
two 16-ounce tubs extra-firm tofu
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
sauce:
3/4 cup crunchy natural peanut butter
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons natural granulated sugar
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
Cut each block of tofu into 6 slabs crosswise. (Michelle's note: Make it 8 slabs. The texture is much better with thinner pieces.) Blot well with tea towels or paper towels, then cut each slab in half to make 2 squares. Finally, cut each square on the diagonal to make triangles.
Spread the oil evenly over the surface of a wide skillet and heat. Add the tofu and saute over medium-high heat until golden on both sides, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with a little salt.
Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan with 1/2 cup water. Whisk together and heat to a gentle simmer.
Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add a bit more water if too thick.
To serve, arrange some of the tofu triangles on each plate and drizzle with the sauce. Or, for a fun effect, thread the triangles onto skewers, then spoon the sauce over them.
nasty and dread... 2 words that you don't use very often.
I told you it sounded like torture, I think I was correct my friend.
Glad you're feeling better though.
Hi Kristen,
Rhonda and I just watched Food Inc. (on demand) that will help you eat vegan! It is a great show on how our food is really made. I always say I want to be vegan or at least vegetarian but it is A LOT of work. Great work for doing 3 days!
Jenn
Thanks for the recipe, BS!
Jenn - I saw your post on FB, and I made a mental note to watch it, as I've been meaning too, but I keep forgetting.
I have a feeling you're right - it would have that affect on me, so I'm going to try to find it tonight! :)
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