Friday, May 7, 2010

Schezwan Tofu over Basmati Rice and Sweet Potato


This recipe is a nice, simple idea for those who want a quick and delicious vegetarian meal that is ready in less than 30 minutes! Buy a package of organic seasoned schezwan tofu and all you have to do it saute some fresh green onions and sliced organic carrots, prepare some boiled sweet potatoes and serve over fresh basmati rice! Prepare to have your taste buds be amazed by this unique combination of spice and sweetness!
Here is a list of all the ingredients you will need:
1 package of schezwan spiced soft tofu (ready to heat and serve)
1 chopped organic green onion
1-2 peeled and chopped organic carrot
some organic sunflower oil (for sauteing the onion and carrot in)
1 cup cooked basmati rice
1 large cooked sweet potato - *cooked for 20 minutes, skin on in a pot of boiling water, then once cooked, slide off skin, and slice potato in circles and cut those slices in half again (see main photo)
fresh organic cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons of fresh organic yogurt
sesame oil and sesame seeds
Step 1: Saute the green onion and carrot in the oil for 3-5 minutes (carrots can remain crunchy). Next add the schezwan tofu. Heat all for 1-2 minutes.
Step 2: Serve immediately over cooked basmati rice. Add the triangles of cooked sweet potato around the edges and garnish with fresh cilantro, fresh organic yogurt and a little sesame oil and sesame seeds (light ones) sprinkled on top. Bon appetite!

Have a glass of milk on hand because schezwan is spicy... but the spice will boost your immune system immensely! Feel free to substitute the prepared schezwan tofu with a milder flavour of soft prepared tofu like ginger and sesame, if your spice tolerance is low.

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