Sticky Satay Tofu with Quinoa, Edamame, Carrots & Kale

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Sticky Satay Tofu with Quinoa, Edamame, Carrots & Kale
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A few of my favourite things, all in one bowl! Such a treat eating this! And if you are a fan of satay sauce, then I think you will love it too…. 😉

I think I’ll let the picture do the talking and we will dive straight into what you need to do to prepare this tasty dish!

Enjoy!  Joanne 🙂

First, press and drain your firm tofu and cut into bite-sized cubes;

Next, assemble the ingredients for the satay sauce.  You will need 6 ingredients;

  1.  Sesame oil
  2. Fresh garlic
  3. Tamari
  4.  Smooth or crunchy peanut butter
  5. Pure Maple syrup
  6.  Sriracha hot chili sauce

Add them all to a bowl and combine well;

Add the cubed tofu to the bowl and cover the tofu in the sauce.  Leave to marinate for about 15 mins;

Then place on a baking tray, evenly spaced;

And bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

Serve with the quinoa and your choice of vegetables or salad;

Sticky Satay Tofu with Quinoa, Edamame, Carrots & Kale

Sticky Satay Tofu with Quinoa, Edamame, Carrots & Kale

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
marinating time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

Satay sauce

  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 3 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp pure Maple syrup
  • 1-2 tsp Sriracha hot chili sauce depending on how spicy you like it

Other ingredients

  • 1 block firm tofu pressed and drained

Optional ingredients - use what is available or in season

  • 1 cup edamame beans cooked as per packet instructions
  • 1 carrot grated
  • 1/2 red onion sliced
  • 1 handful kale leaves blanched
  • 1 sweet red pepper washed, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Begin by pressing and draining the tofu, then cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes.
  • Next, make the satay sauce by combing all of the ingredients into a bowl and stir together well.
  • Add the tofu to the bowl and cover the tofu with the sauce, ensuring an even coverage.  Leave to marinate for about 15 mins.
  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C.
  • Place the marinated tofu on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15 mins.
  • While the tofu is baking, cook the quinoa as per packet instructions (cover with water, bring to the boil, simmer for about 15 mins until cooked).
  • Serve the quinoa and baked tofu with you choice of vegetables and salad.
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