Crispy Tofu Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad

2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 Tablespoon Soy sauce or Braggs
1/2 Block Tofu
2 Cups Stemmed Broccoli
1 Can Garbanzo Beans
1 Tablespoon chopped Sundried Tomatoes
1 Lemon Zest
1 Tablespoon chopped Fresh or Dry Cilantro
Dash salt or more to your taste

Combine olive oil and soy sauce/Braggs in a bowl. Slice tofu into thin strips. Place tofu in with combined olive oil and soy sauce/Braggs. Toss around and let set for 5 minutes. Next heat up skillet medium-high heat and place tofu in a single layer in skillet. Save left over olive oil mixture. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes until crisp. Take tofu out of pan and place aside. Pour left over olive oil mixture in skillet. Add broccoli and cover for 5 minutes. Next uncover skillet and add garbanzo beans for 3 minutes. Toss broccoli in a large bowl with sundried tomatoes, lemon zest, cilantro, and salt. Serve right away.

This recipe is also good cold.


Enjoy!

~D

Chickpeas + Quinoa = Goodness

A simple bean salad.
May I add that I love simple! When I am hungry I am like a ravenous beast. I start stuffing my mouth with food. I am probably pretty scary actually. I opt for recipes that I can whip up in minutes and satisfy my inner beast.

This is a great example why it is key to have a weekly menu planned out for yourself. A weekly menu helps keeps you on a healthy track. When you know what you will be fixing for dinner, it helps eliminate not dipping your hand in that bag of chips or heading to your favorite fast food joint. But don't just do it for dinner; plan out your lunches and even snacks as well. You'll find it is easy to stick to a healthy eating regimen this way.
Ingredients:

1 cup Cooked Quinoa
1 Can Chickpeas (Garbanzo Bean)-drained and rinsed well
2 TBLS Capers
1 TBLS Olive Oil
1 TBLS Lemon Juice
1 TBLS Dill---You can use fresh or dried
pinch of salt

Directions:

Combine all ingredients together. Stir to mix well.
I ate this salad cold. If you prefer heat the ingredients over low heat until warmed through.

3 Servings
Bon Appétit!

~K

Warm Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad

Super Simple Salad. Easy to make for a quick lunch.

Warm Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad

1 cup Walnuts
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 clove Garlic chopped
1 cup Balsamic Vinaigrette
1/4 thin sliced Red Onion
4 cups Spinach


Warm medium skillet on medium-high heat. Place walnuts on the skillet until they are well toasted. (About 10 min)
    While the walnuts are toasting. Heat olive oil in a small sauce pan on low heat. When the oil is heated place garlic in pan. Once garlic is brown pour the balsamic vinaigrette in pan for 5 min.
    In a large bowl put the spinach in as well as the onion and walnuts. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and enjoy!

Kale-A-Good Salad

Kale Waldorf Salad

Ingredients:
4 Cups of Kale-Chopped
1 Large Apple--chopped--Divided in half
1 Cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 Cup Walnuts--Divided in half
1/4 Cup Raisins plus 2 TBLS --Divided
2 TBLS Dijon Mustard
2 TBLS Water
1 TBLS Red Wine Vinegar
1/8 tsp Salt

Prepare:
Salad:
Combine 1 half of your apple, kale, celery, 1/4 cup of walnuts, and 1/4 raisins in a large bowl

Dressing:
Put your remaining ingredients--apple, walnuts, raisins, mustard, water, vinegar, salt in a food processor. Combine till thin consistency.

Toss dressing over salad and have yourself a Kale of a good salad!

~K