Sesame Vegetables with Rice and Tofu
This main dish recipe could be made with or without the tofu. Some people may choose to include it on their fast; others might not. Either way, you'll appreciate the sesame-flavored vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Marinated Tofu recipe marinade reserved
- 1 TB extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 cups chopped broccoli florets, stems removed
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon tahini
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- ¼ cup unsweetened pineapple juice or water
- 1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice
- 1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Marinated Tofu, and set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and add onions. Cook until onions are soft and translucent.
- Add reserved marinade from tofu, broccoli, carrots, garlic, tahini, and ginger. Cook, covered, for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender crisp, stirring frequently.
- Add pineapple juice, rice and walnuts, and cook until heated through and juice is nearly absorbed. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Stir, and serve.
- Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 ¼ cups)