Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 14 ounces tofu (non gmo, organic and sprouted if possible- our use firm or extra firm)
  • 1 large yam or sweet potato, cut into ¾ inch cubes
  • drizzle of olive oil
  • 3/4 cup uncooked black rice ( or other rice or grain- both optional)
  • 3 thin slices ginger- cut across the grain, about the size of a quarter.
  • 1 fat clove garlic
  • 1/4  cup peanut butter (or sub almond butter!)
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice (roughly ½ an orange)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or GF Braggs Liquid Amino Acids (Note: Tamari will turn this unpleasantly dark)
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, agave or sugar substitute
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • ½ -1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( or a squirt of sriracha sauce)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 cups shredded cabbage ( or use a mandolin)
  • 1-2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1-2 cups shredded beets
  • 1 cup sliced snap peas
  • ½ cup thinly sliced radishes ( or watermelon radishes)
  • 1 avocado
  • fresh sunflower sprouts

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 425 F
  • Blot dry, then cut the tofu into 2 inch squares or 2-3 inch long strips ( that are ¾ inch thick).  Place on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
  • Cut the yam into ¾ inch cubes and place on the other side of the sheet pan ( or another pan). Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Toss and spread out.
  • Make the peanut sauce, placing every thing in a blender,  and blend until smooth. Reserve ½ of the peanut sauce for the bowls. Use the remaing to coat the tofu. Pour over tofu and brush tops and sides and lather them up. I like to leave a very generous amount on the top of each piece.  Place in the hot oven for 25-30 minutes.
  • Cook the rice like you would pasta – using this basmati rice method . See notes.
  • Prep all your veggies. And FYI, these are just options for you, feel free to use what you like, adding or subtracting from the list.
  • When the tofu is caramelized  and the sweet potatoes are fork tender, assemble your bowls.
  • Drizzle with the remaining peanut sauce. Or place the peanut sauce in a little dish on each bowl.