Jazzed-up Tofu

Basically.... I don't know what to call this. I came home from work tonight, was tired and hungry, and wanted tofu. So I started adding stuff to it. Before I knew it.... this had come forth:

Yeah? YEAH! I was kinda excited about my random creation. And it tastes pretty good too :D Here's what I did.

Jazzed-up Tofu

1/2 pack tofu, cut into chunks
1 TBSP coconut oil
1 tsp tamari (aka soy sauce)
2 mini red bell peppers (just what I had)
2 mini yellow bell peppers (cut the peppers into small slices)
3/4 granny smith apple, peeled and chopped
a sprinkle/pinch of: cinnamon, garlic powder, basil, cayenne pepper, paprika and tumeric

Step 1: Cut your tofu and veggies up.

Step 2: Oil and tamari in a hot skillet, add the tofu, and fry.

Step 3: After a couple minutes, add the peppers and let them cook.

Step 4: Add the spices (you should be stirring this every so often too by the way).

Step 5: Add the apple and cook (while stirring) for 5-6 minutes.

Voila! Enjoy! Now note, that this is what I made for one person. So adjust it to how big your family is (or whatever). Note 2: I may have burnt the tofu and peppers just a tad, thus the brown bits in the photo, but it actually tastes pretty good like that. Note 3: I would have LOVED to have added onions to this, but we didn't have any :(

p.s. I'm terribly sorry for having not posted in awhile.... I have photos from some burgers (yum!) that I made last week, hopefully I can get that up soon. :) Meanwhile, enjoy the above!

Fried Rice

I don't know about your house, but at my house the weeks go by, and we end up with lots and lots of leftover rice. Through (again) watching a cooking show, I've found a fun and easy way to use up that rice!

Fried Rice
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leftover rice (when I make it for my whole family (6 of us), I probably use 6-8 cups of rice)
2 packages of tofu, cut into large chunks (think, maybe, an inch or so on a side)
3-4 TBSP tamari (soy sauce)
1-2 TBSP coconut oil
and-any-vegetables-you-have-on-hand. here are some of the ones I have used: onions, garlic, mushrooms, eggplant, peppers, peas, pineapple, apricots (makes it good and sweet/tangy!), baby corn, bean sprouts... the list is kind of endless. use whatever veggies you have and like to eat!!

Step 1: Fry the tofu in a large skillet with the coconut oil and 1/2 the tamari. It should sizzle and pop and get all brown and gorgeous. If you are adding onions, garlic, or mushrooms - add them in when the tofu is about half-way done.

Step 2: Add the rice and the rest of the tamari. The rice should start to turn brown. Stir well (pan should be on medium high heat).

Step 3: Add remaining vegetables and stir every now and again until they're done!

Step 4: Eat it and enjoy. Seriously, that's it. I love this easy recipe, and my family likes it too - PLUS you have a good way to use up rice - tons of bonuses!!

(note: for the Fried Rice I made today, which is the same rice in the photo, I used peas, pineapple and onions for my veggies)