Tofu in Plum Sauce  Vegan, Good source of Calcium and Iron, Low Fat Contains Soy, Wheat Yield: Approximately 10 servings (~3 oz each) This quick and easy 5 ingredient recipe is delicious as a side dish or a main dish. If you like it a little spicy add ground chili pepper flakes. Ingredients 1 1/4 lb Tofu, firm 1/4 lb Celery, chopped 1/4 lb Carrots, chopped 4 Tbsp Plum Sauce (either already prepared or see recipe below) 1 Tbsp Scallions, chopped Directions 1. Dice tofu into 1/2" cubes and blanch in boiling water for about 5 minutes. They should not stick to each other, stir occasionally. 2. Dice celery and carrots into 1/2" cubes, steam in the steamer for about 5 minutes. 3. Toss all items together with the plum sauce. 4. Chop scallions, sprinkle on top as a garnish. Plum sauce recipe 2 pounds plums, pitted and chopped 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger 2 garlic cloves 1 star anise Directions: 1. 1. Combine the plums, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and star anise in a large nonreactive pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 20 to 25 minutes. Fish out the star anise and discard. Purée the sauce with a stick blender. 2. 2. Follow directions above or ladle into bowls or jars. Cool, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. Nutrition Facts (per 3 oz serving) using jarred plum sauce 60 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 20 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 3 g sugar, 5 g protein,0x% DV of Vitamin D, 15% DV of Calcium,15x% DV of Iron, 2% DV of Potassium |
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