CARAMELIZED TOFU GOODNESS!

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This is so good and has gotten lots of great comments on Heidi Swanson's food blog. She threw this together one night and it was a hit! If you can't handle Brussels Sprouts, try cabbage, spinach, broccoli(cut up real small), or bok choy. I have changed this just a bit.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Soy/Tofu

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 as a main dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

7 -8 ounces extra firm tofu, cut into thin 1-inch strips
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon olive oil (or peanut oil)
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/3 cup pecans, toasted and chopped fine (or almonds or walnuts)
3 tablespoons turbinado sugar (or brown sugar)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (if you hate cilantro, use parsley)
1/2 lb Brussels sprout, washed and cut into 1/8-inch wide slices

Steps:

Wrap the tofu with paper towels, place a heavy skillet on top and press for a few minutes to remove some of the excess water.
Cook the tofu strips in hot 12" nonstick skillet with a pinch of salt and about 1-2 teaspoons of oil. Saute until lightly golden, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, if using, and pecans(or other nuts), and cook for another minute. Stir in sugar. Cook for a few more minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in cilantro. Scrape the tofu out onto a plate with a spatula and set aside.
Now, in the same pan (you don't need to wash it), add 1-1 1/2 teaspoons more oil, another pinch of salt, and turn up the heat to medium-high.
When the pan is hot stir in the sliced brussels sprouts(they will appear shredded).
Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring a few times (only a few) until you get some nice golden bits and the rest of the sprouts are just tender.
Great served with brown rice or over soba noodles.

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Majid Jameel

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The tofu is perfectly caramelized and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it.

Chloe Horsburgh

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This dish is so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.

Ansar naqvi Syed naqvi

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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind. The tofu is so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.

Thembinkosi Mpungose

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This dish is amazing! The tofu is so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.

Althea Douglas

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This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I love the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.

Sesath 2011

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The tofu is perfectly caramelized and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it.

ACCOUNT HACK

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This dish is so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.

Aria Meduri

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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind. The tofu is so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.

Fahumy Mohamed

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This dish is amazing! The tofu is so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.

Janet Soyingbe

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This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I love the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.

Lonnic Nyiko

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The tofu is perfectly caramelized and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it.

Rolly Corpuz

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This dish is so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.

samaria kyegombe

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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind. The tofu is so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.