Thursday, January 6, 2011

Jalapeno and Mint Tofu Stir-Fry

INGREDIENTS

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, diced
About 4 cups of your favourite stir-fry vegetables (zucchini, bell pepper, carrots, broccoli, bok choy, etc.), chopped
1 block extra firm tofu, well pressed and diced
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced or grated
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups packed mint leaves
2 Tbsp rice vinegar

DIRECTIONS

Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sautee, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add onion and other vegetables and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until cooked desired amount. Add tofu, toss, and remove from heat.

Remove from heat.

Place the remaining ingredients into a food processor or blender, and process until mint is finely minced.

Add sauce to the tofu and veggies and reheat until hot. Serve over rice.

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