Pan-seared shredded Brussels sprouts, mushrooms and tofu with sesame seeds, scallions and Sriracha - a quick healthy dinner.
Shared by Dr. Lisa Parviskhan, Penn Primary Care and Integrative Medicine Whiteland
Original Author: Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home Blog
Recipe Type: Main
Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten Free
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
- 8-10 ounces tofu (firm or pressed), blotted dry and cut into flat-ish cubes (tofu can be omitted or substitute scallops, chicken or fish if desired)
- 1 tablespoon olive or coconut oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 shallot or ½ onion- finely diced
- 10 ounces shredded Brussels sprouts, cabbage slaw or broccoli slaw
- 4 ounces sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or Liquid Aminos
- Garnish: toasted sesame seeds (or Gomasio), toasted sesame oil, sliced scallions, optional nuts, optional sprouts, Siracha
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a large skillet (or wok) over medium high heat.
- Season oil with a generous pinch salt and fresh cracked pepper Add tofu and sear all sides, turning heat down to medium if necessary.
- When golden, set tofu aside. Blot.
- In the same pan add a little more oil if necessary.
- Sauté shallot (or onion) over medium high heat, stirring until tender 2-3 minutes.
- Add mushrooms. Cook until tender, 3-4 minutes, turning heat down if need be.
- Add shredded Brussels sprouts and cook, continually stirring until tender and bright green, about 3 minutes. If pan feels dry add a splash of water or cooking wine.
- Keep the Brussels slightly crisp, yet tender.
- Stir in soy sauce. Taste for salt.
- Divide veggies among two bowls. Top with seared tofu (or substitute). Drizzle with a little sesame oil, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds (or Gomasio), nuts if you want and scallions. Add Sriracha if you like.
- Serve immediately.