I have had so many fantastic conversations with people about why I am doing this sight!!
Aside from the financial reasons and my love of all foods from around the world.. my next motive and drive is feeding my family and my own body, fresh, nutritious life giving food.
If and when you are detoxing or trying to lose a few pounds because of the other yummy food you eat, this is sure to delight your taste buds, and give your body an extra protein kick that is also very Gluten free/ Vegetarian friendly for you.
Serves 2
Ingredients
Hand full of Red Leaf Lettuce
Bunch of Baby Spinach
Firm Tofu
1/2 Can of red kidney beans drained and rinsed
1 Carrot cut into thin slices
1 Avocado diced
4 grape tomatoes cut in quarters
5 mushrooms wiped and sliced
1/4 of a red onion finely sliced
2 oz or so of cheese ( I like cheddar ) cubed
Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar
Sea Salt
Pepper
Prepare
* In a saute pan add a splash of olive oil and heat to mid- high
* Drain your tofu and pat dry with a paper towel
* Cut your Tofu in half horizontally
* Pat dry again
* Add your Tofu to the pan add a splash of balsamic and cover with a lid
* Let it brown for 4 minutes, uncover and flip over
* Add more balsamic and olive oil
* After the other side has lightly browned, remove and put on a cutting board
* When cool cub the tofu
*Rinse and tear all your lettuce and spinach, pat dry and place on your plates
* Add the mushrooms
* Add your onion
* Add your avocado
* Add your tomatoes
* Add your carrot
* Add your Tofu
* Add your cheese
* Dress your salad with a splash of olive oil, balsamic and salt and pepper ( Try crushed red pepper for a kick! )
Aside from the financial reasons and my love of all foods from around the world.. my next motive and drive is feeding my family and my own body, fresh, nutritious life giving food.
If and when you are detoxing or trying to lose a few pounds because of the other yummy food you eat, this is sure to delight your taste buds, and give your body an extra protein kick that is also very Gluten free/ Vegetarian friendly for you.
Serves 2
Ingredients
Hand full of Red Leaf Lettuce
Bunch of Baby Spinach
Firm Tofu
1/2 Can of red kidney beans drained and rinsed
1 Carrot cut into thin slices
1 Avocado diced
4 grape tomatoes cut in quarters
5 mushrooms wiped and sliced
1/4 of a red onion finely sliced
2 oz or so of cheese ( I like cheddar ) cubed
Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar
Sea Salt
Pepper
Prepare
* In a saute pan add a splash of olive oil and heat to mid- high
* Drain your tofu and pat dry with a paper towel
* Cut your Tofu in half horizontally
* Pat dry again
* Add your Tofu to the pan add a splash of balsamic and cover with a lid
* Let it brown for 4 minutes, uncover and flip over
* Add more balsamic and olive oil
* After the other side has lightly browned, remove and put on a cutting board
* When cool cub the tofu
*Rinse and tear all your lettuce and spinach, pat dry and place on your plates
* Add the mushrooms
* Add your onion
* Add your avocado
* Add your tomatoes
* Add your carrot
* Add your Tofu
* Add your cheese
* Dress your salad with a splash of olive oil, balsamic and salt and pepper ( Try crushed red pepper for a kick! )
