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Tasty Tofu Recipe (It's True!)

If you're like me, you want to like tofu and promised to cook more of it for the family. But when it comes to a weeknight meal, that poor block of tofu you bought at the store sits alone and going bad in the back of the fridge.

At the end of the summer, burrito chain Boloco invited me to try one of their "globally inspired" burritos featuring Nasoya tofu. My family loves burritos, so I jumped at the chance to check out our local Boloco and get inspired to move that block of tofu to the front of our fridge and onto our dinner plates at last!

I tried the Summer Burrito with Nasoya tofu - mango salsa, tofu, melted cheese, black beans and brown rice. I'm pretty picky when it comes to burritos as I have written here. This was flavorful, light and refreshingly different. My oldest had some too and gave it a big thumbs up between bite after bite.

Boloco believes that even a burrito aspires. So why can't I aspire to making a tofu meal my whole family will love? I needed to pair it with flavors my kids love: asian rice bowl. This recipe is really simple and can be whipped up quickly. You can make it into a burrito too. See? Globally inspired, in your own kitchen.

Asian Tofu Bowl with Lime-Soy Glaze and Spinach

Inspired by Self Magazine

INGREDIENTS

1 cup jasmine rice
2 tablespoosn canola oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 package (12-14 oz) extra-firm tofu, drained, cut into 6 equal pieces
2 packages (5 oz each) baby spinach
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS

Heat broiler, setting rack so that rimmed baking sheet is 4 inches from the heat
Cook rice as directed on package or in a rice cooker
In a small sauce pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Saute garlic and pepper flakes until garlic is lightly golden, 1 minute. Add syrup, lime juice, and soy; cook until bubbling, 3 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water; stir into garlic glaze and cook until slightly thick, 1 minute. Take off heat.
Arrange tofu on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Broil until cooked through, turning tofu halfway through cooking time, 15 minutes. Spoon 1 teaspoon of glaze over tofu and broil for another 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat remaining tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add package of spinach and saute until wilted.
Divide rice among four bowls, top with spinach and tofu. Drizzle remaining sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Disclosure: I was provided coupons for Nasoya tofu and a $20 Boloco gift certificate to try this product. As always, all opinions are my own.

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DailyFeats and Meatless Anyday Recipe

To-do: make a meatless meal once a week

Isn’t it so completely satisfying to be able to check off items on your to-do list? Or even better – your New Year’s Resolution list? If you’re Type-A like me and feel relieved and accomplished when you can cross something off a list, then do I have a website for you.

Enter DailyFeats – the free website and app that lets you track personal goals and rewards you for every time you complete a “Feat.” DailyFeats is designed to help you reach your goals, such as be more active or spend more time with your family, through small, positive steps (think “Take the stairs” or “Tuck in your kids”). Their approach is to break down personal challenges into little pieces every day to help you reach you goal and ultimately make you healthier and happier. And as an added nudge, you can sign up for reminders to help you accomplish feats every day.

The coolest thing about DailyFeats is that you earn points for rewards or donations. For example, you can earn four points for eating fruits and veggies to 20 points for learning a new skill. Rack up your points and earn discounts to your favorite retailers (Starbucks, Amazon). Or even cooler – do the things you do everyday and donate a $1 for every 50 points toward charities such as American Heart Association and Save the Children. It’s never been easier to find motivation to do something positive everyday.

I had the opportunity to meet some of the people from DailyFeats last week at Gather Here in Cambridge while completing some very cool feats and earning points at the same time.

So I’m giving DailyFeats a try to help me achieve my goal in raising adventurous eaters. And one of my feats is to do a Meatless Monday for my family. It may not be a unique or exciting goal, but for the family that has a Bacon shrine, it’s a good place to start. Here is a meatless dish that my meat-loving family can’t get enough of.

Vegetable Stir-Fry with Maifun and Tofu

INGREDIENTS

8 oz package maifun noodles (rice vermicelli noodles)
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 oz firm tofu, well drained, cut into ½ inch cubes (we prefer Tofettes Hot & Spicy)
1 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups broccoli florets
2 red bell peppers, cut into strips
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces on the diagonal
2 bunches of scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS

Cook noodles as directed and set aside.
Combine the broth, soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, rice vinegar and sesame oil in a small bowl.
In a large non-stick skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and stir-fry for one-two minutes. Remove and set aside.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil and add ginger and garlic and stir fry for one minute. Add broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, and green onions; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
Return tofu into skillet, stir broth mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring until hot. Add noodles, tossing to combine and cook until heated through.
Season with salt and pepper and serve warm topped with tofu and sesame seeds.

Disclosure: Thanks to DailyFeats and Gather Here for hosting the DailyFeats event, which I received free of charge. I have no material connection to the brands, products or services mentioned. As always, opinions are my own.

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