Broccoli, Onion and Tofu Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

    Tofu Marinade

    6 ounces firm tofu, rinsed, drained and cubed
    3/4 cup water
    1 tsp. pickled ginger (this is found in supermarkets in Asian food section)
    1 tbs. picked ginger juice (from ginger jar)
    1 tsp. sesame oil
    1 tsp. chopped garlic (or more if you prefer)
    1 T Tamari soy sauce

    For Stir Fry

    1 head of broccoli washed broken into florets
    1/2 large white onion cut into large slices
    sesame oil
    1 T. olive oil
    1/2 cup water
    1 tsp. arrowroot (thickening agent)

    Dessert

    2 cups diced melon

Directions:

    Tofu Marinade

    Mix marinade (all of the above ingredients with exception of tofu)

    Poor the marinade over tofu

    Put in fridge for an hour or more.

    One Hour later.

    For Stir Fry

    Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add dash of sesame oil and 1/2 T olive oil.

    Add onion and sauté until translucent.

    Add broccoli and ½ cup water. Cover and steam for four minutes, mixing once or twice.

    While broccoli is cooking, in another pan, add dash of sesame oil and 1/2 T olive oil.

    Add tofu (reserving marinade) and brown on all sides.

    Add tofu to broccoli mixture. Then put marinade into tofu pan and bring to slight boil.

    Remove from heat and add 1 tsp. arrowroot stirring well.

    Pour marinade over broccoli mixture and serve immediately.

Be sure to check the nutrition label on tofu packaging. 6 oz. of tofu should yield 42 grams of protein.
As the recipe uses a fat-free protein source, it is necessary to double the fat blocks to maintain the correct macronutrient ratios.