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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.
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Course Main Course
Servings 4

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)