General Tso's Tofu (WFPBNO)

I encourage you to make this sometime this week. It's so delicious!!! I found a recipe I based this on but it had oil and sesame oil in it and you know I don't use oil. So, here is my modified version getting rid of the things we don't consume. Be sure to cook have some rice or noodles cooking to serve it over. This can be ready in about 40 minutes and should serve 4. The fresh vegetables make a huge difference since they maintain some of their crunch and the colors are amazing. Go get the ingredients and make this!

For the Tofu:

• 1 14-ounce extra firm (or firm) tofu, press and cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• a few grinds multi-color peppercorns
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoon cornstarch

Add the soy sauce to a bowl.

Add the mixed peppercorn grinds, red pepper flakes and the cornstarch.

Gently toss the tofu to coat each piece. Be careful so you don't tear it up.

Place the tofu on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 400F for 20 minutes.

For the Sauce:

• 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
• 1 heaping tablespoon minced garlic, I buy pre-minced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized squares
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, cut into bite-sized squares
• 2 tablespoons green onion, use only white parts, save green part for garnish
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoon coconut sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
• 1/2 cup water mixed with 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• Garnish: green parts of green onion and sesame seeds

To a medium sized skillet add a couple tablespoons water and add the ginger and garlic. Cook for 10-15 seconds.

Add the bell peppers and other veggies. Toss well.

Add all of the sauces and brown sugar, mix well.

bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes. Stir cornstarch into water and add it to the skillet.

Simmer for a minute or two. Then afdd the tofu and turn the heat off.

Fold the tofu and veggies into the thickened sauce.

Serve with rice and garnish with green onion tops and sesame seeds.

Enjoy!