Grilled Tofu + Peas

Light, yet still filling and flavorful, this dish is one of my favorites. It's less than 10 mintues to make, healthy and hearty and I just love it.

Ingredients:

- 1/4 pack of firm tofu - drained and cubed
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinigar
- 1 teaspoon spicy stir-fry sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt
- pepper

To Make:

In a small pan, heat the olive oil and add the tofu, onions and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium high heat for about 4 minutes. Don't mix until after 4 minutes because you want the bottom of the tofu to brown. Mix together, add the peas, rice wine vinigar and spicy stir fry sauce and let cook for another 3-4 minutes until the peas are cooked.

Serve immediatly.

Succulent Green Beans w/ Sautéed Tofu

If you want something light and really healthy yet filling, this is the perfect dish. I love the combination of crunchy green beans and the silky tofu. This is an amazing combination.

Ingredients:
- 1 package of frozen green beans
- 1/4 red bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1/4 yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1/4 onion, sliced thin
- 1 package firm tofu, drained
- olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- crushed red pepper flakes
- garlic powder
- salt
- pepper

To Make:

Drain tofu in a colander before use. (If possible, remove from package, drain water and store in a plastic container overnight before use.)

In a medium pan, drizzle with olive oil and turn onto medium heat. Add in the sliced onion, red and yellow bell peppers and saute for about 2 minutes on medium heat. Season with salt and pepper.

Add package of green beans. Add a tablespoon of olive oil over top. Season the top with salt and pepper. Add in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and crushed red pepper. Mix together and let this saute on the stove for about 8-10 minutes, or until the green beans are cooked yet still crispy. Add the last 1/2 teaspoon of soy sauce, mix and let finish cooking, stirring every 2 minutes.

Slice the tofu into 1/2 inch thick pieces, making long rectangles.

In another pan, add 2 tablespoon of olive oil and heat the pan about 2 minutes on medium high heat before adding in the tofu.

Gently add the slices of tofu (about 5/6 for 2 people) and season them with salt and pepper.

Allow them to saute about 3 minutes on each side, just getting them slightly browned on either side.

Arrange the tofu in the center of a plate and top with a mound of veggies.

Serve while hot.