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Autumn Almond Butter Tofu quinoa-speckled rice, charred zucchini, bok choy
2 or 4 Serving Dinner

Autumn Almond Butter Tofu

quinoa-speckled rice, charred zucchini, bok choy

Why mess with perfection? Almond butter tofu is a Purple Carrot classic—here, served with charred zucchini and bok choy on a bed of quinoa-speckled rice.

Tags: Gluten-Free High-Protein Less Prep High Fiber
Cook Time
2 Servings  |  30 min 4 Servings  |  40 min

Nutrition (per serving)

CALORIES
750
FAT
38g
CARBOHYDRATES
69g
PROTEIN
33g

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INGREDIENTS

  1. 1/2 cup quinoa-speckled rice
  2. 1 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  3. 1 oz ginger, peeled and minced
  4. 2 tbsp almond butter
  5. 2 tbsp low-sodium tamari
  6. 1 tsp turbinado sugar
  7. 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  8. 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce (divided) Spicy
  9. 1 zucchini, trimmed, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced into half moons
  10. 6 oz baby bok choy, trimmed and roughly chopped
  11. 10 oz organic extra firm tofu, patted dry and cut into bite-size pieces
  12. 1 radish, trimmed and cut into matchsticks
  13. 2 tbsp vegetable oil (from your kitchen)
  14. Salt (from your kitchen)
  15. Pepper (from your kitchen)
Allergens: sesame, soy, tree nuts (almond)
Tools: Aluminum foil, Small saucepan with lid, Large nonstick skillet
Cook Time
2 Servings  |  30 min 4 Servings  |  40 min

Nutrition (per serving)

CALORIES
750
FAT
38g
CARBOHYDRATES
69g
PROTEIN
33g

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INSTRUCTIONS

1
Cook the rice

Combine rice, 1 cup water, and a pinch of salt in small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 12 to 18 minutes.

2
Mix the almond butter sauce

Whisk together garlic, just 2 tsp ginger, almond butter, tamari, sugar, sesame oil, just 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce, and 2 tbsp warm water in medium bowl. (TIP: Keep any remaining ginger for your own use.)

3
Char the vegetables

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add zucchini and cook until charred in places, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bok choy and a pinch of salt and pepper and cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to plate and cover to keep warm.

4
Crisp the tofu

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in same skillet over medium-high heat, add tofu, and cook until crispy in places, 3 to 5 minutes. Add almond butter sauce and cook until browned in places, 2 to 3 minutes.

5
Serve

Divide rice between bowls and top with almond butter tofu, charred zucchini, and bok choy. Top with radish and serve with remaining chili garlic sauce. Enjoy!

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CULINARY NOTES:

For 4-serving meal, double all ingredients. You may need to cook in batches, in larger cooking vessels, or for longer cook times. Follow visual cues in 2-serving recipe.

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