Broccoli and Tofu in Spicy Almond Sauce
Sauce
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili flakes (more or less, to taste)
Sauté
- 1 pound broccoli
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 4 cloves, garlic
- 1 pound tofu, cubed
- 2 cups onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cashews, chopped
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 scallions, chopped
Sauce: In small saucepan, whisk together almond butter and hot water until smooth. Whisk in remaining sauce ingredients and set aside.
Sauté: Stir-fry the ginger and garlic in 2 tbsp oil (sesame is great.) Add onions and sauté for about 5 min. Add tofu chunks, stir-fry for 5-8 minutes. Mix with sauce. Add chopped broccoli, cashews and soy sauce; stir-fry until broccoli is bright green. Toss sauté with sauce, mixing in the minced scallions as you toss. Serve over rice.