Broccoli and Tofu in Spicy Almond Sauce Recipe

Broccoli and Tofu in Spicy Almond Sauce
 
 Recipe By     : The Enchanted Broccoli Forest
 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Crockpot                         Vegetarian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         -----Sauce-----
      1/2  cup           hot water
      1/2  cup           almond butter -- or peanut butter
      1/4  cup           cider vinegar
    2      tablespoons   tamari soy sauce
    2      tablespoons   blackstrap molasses
    1      teaspoon      cayenne
                         -----Saute-----
    1      pound         broccoli
    2      teaspoons     ginger
    4      cloves        garlic
    1      pound         tofu -- cubed
    2      cups          onion -- thinly sliced
    1      cup           cashews -- chopped
    3      tablespoons   tamari soy sauce
    2                    scallions -- chopped
 
 Sauce:  In small saucepan, whisk together almond butter and hot water until
 you have a uniform mixture. Whisk in remaining sauce ingredients and set
 aside. Saute: Stir-fry half the ginger and half the garlic in 1 T. oil.  Add
 tofu chunks, stir-fry for 5-8 minutes. Mix with sauce.  Wipe wok clean, saute
 remaining ginger & garlic in 2 T. oil.  Add onions and fresh pepper, saute
 for about 5 min.  Add chopped broccoli, cashews and tamari; stir-fry until
 broccoli is bright green.  Toss saute with sauce, mixing in the minced
 scallions as you toss.  Serve over rice.
 
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