Steamed Veggies and Tofu with Brown Rice
Makes about 10 cups
Ingredients
1.5 C medium grain brown rice
3.5 C water, plus more for steaming
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 C tahini
1/4 C sesame oil (or Canola)
6 T Bragg's Liquid Aminos (or 4 Tbsp Tamari or soy sauce))
2 large carrots, cut into 1/4 in. slices
1/4 head cauliflower, cut into bite sizes (about 2 cups)
1/4 head red cabbage (about 6 ounces cut into 1/2 in. strips)
1/4 bunch Kale, cut into 1/2 in. strips
1 broccoli crown, cut bite sized, about 2.5 C
8 oz firm or extra firm tofu, cubed or sliced then into triangles
1/4 C raw pine nuts
Directions
Combine rice, 3 cups water and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let rice stand, covered, at least 10 minutes.
While rice is cooking:
In a small bowl, whish together the tahini, sesame oil, 1/4 C of Bragg's or tamari and 1/2 cup water. Set aside.
Using a pot fitted with a steamer insert bring 1 inch of water and a little more tamari or Braggs to a boil. Arrange the carrots and cauliflower in the insert and steam for 3 minutes.
Then add the cabbage, kale, broccoli and the tofu. Steam for 3 more minutes until the veggies are tender and the tofu is heated through.
(I found that it took longer to steam the veggies than this, so just taste them until they are tender crisp to your liking. It took me more like double the time listed.)
To serve, place rice on plates or a large platter, top with the veggie mixture, tahini sauce mix on top, and mix in the pine nuts.
It's delicious! And we end up eating it for several meals which is OK!
Ok Char... the tofu would do me in. I have eaten a thick slice of it on some sandwich .... it was not for human consumption. However, your salad looks inviting and I would try it! How's Luke fairing? We are trying out the low fat and low sodium diet thing again. Last winter I found some great recipes. John lost 10lbs... Me I found other foods at work to stay fat. But check out sparkpeople.com for some more recipes. Keep us interested in your adventure and blog more food!! Hugs
ReplyDeleteOk...a thick slice of tofu on a sandwich sounds GROSS!!! Don't ever do that again! You might be able to subsititute tempeh for tofu. I've heard that it's pretty much the same things but wheat based so it will hopefuly have more texture. We have yet to try some though. Or since you eat meat, try chicken!
ReplyDeleteLuke is doing great with the whole vegan thing. He just needs to get a bottle of vegan mayonaise so keep at Subway so he can make decent veggie sandwiches while at work!
I'll definently post more recipes!
My s.i.l. might be gluten intolerant... and just being interested in fresher foods and then hearing about her food trials and your vegan post has just picced my interest in moving away from processed foods. I don't think I would not eat meat but I think I want to eat our own raised meat. Fish, pig, chicken, venison. I like spaghetti without meat and veggie sandwiches. Guac and red pepper humus and cukes and sprouts and black beans and cilantro and lime and fresh salsa in a wrap!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteI can write... clarification on the second sentence. I will eat meat but am more interested in our own grown and not some pig lot manufacturer. Tonight's supper... Nanan bread? with fresh mozzarella and marinara sauce and fresh vegies..vegie pizza.
ReplyDeletemmm....veggie pizza is fabulous!
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