Robot Heart Recipes

Weeknight Warrior Stir-Fry
Makes 2 Hearty Servings

When done simply, stir-fry really is a perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner. This one was inspired by a recipe posted to Tumblr by Finding Vegan. In all my many years as a vegetarian I had never tried pre-flavored tofu. I have no idea why, considering that I have now discovered it to be lip-smacking delicious! This whole concoction took me about 35 minutes from start to finish—and that even included having time to wash all of the items that I dirtied during prep while the last stage of cooking was going down! (With the exception of my stir-fry pan, of course)!

INGREDIENTS

Sauce

3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame seed oil

1 tablespoon agave nectar

1 tablespoon sriracha hot chili sauce

Stir-Fry

1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth

1/2 cup quinoa, (rinsed if necessary)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

3 large cloves garlic, minced

3 cups sliced cremini mushrooms

3 cups broccoli florets

1 5.5-ounce brick mild szechuan smoked tofu, cubed

2 packed cups spinach leaves

sesame seeds for serving, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

Step One: In a small bowl combine all sauce ingredients; whisk and set aside. Bring vegetable broth to boil in a small pot. Stir in quinoa. Return to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer until tender, about 12 minutes.

Step Two: In a large pan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes or until onion begins to soften. Add garlic and sauté an additional two minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden brown.

Step Three: Add broccoli, tofu, and sauce (stir sauce prior to adding). Cover and allow to cook until broccoli is tender. Add spinach and cover until spinach wilts. Serve stir-fry over a bed of quinoa. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

Source: A Robot Heart Recipes Original. (Inspired by “Spicy Tofu Stir-Fry for Two” from Vegerrific. Posted to Tumblr by Finding Vegan).