Thursday, March 12, 2009

First Recipe... for Healthy Eating Shares

Thanks to Whole Foods Market for this delicious start to my sharing for Healthy Eating. They have a wonderful website to draw from.
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/

I'd like this recipe for Tofu salad served hot as well as cold.
I would add some fresh orange slices or spiced pineapple chunks as a finish.

Spiced Pineapple Chunks
Drain a can of pineapple chunks, heat the juice with 1/2 t. of cinnamon.
Simmer a bit to reduce the juice and pour over the pineapple chunks.
Chill and serve.

Quick Noodle Salad with Tofu and Vegetables

salt
1 (8-ounce) package pad Thai-style rice noodles or whole wheat linguine
1 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 (8-ounce) package baked tofu, cut into small cubes
1 large carrot, grated
1/2 cup prepared peanut sauce ...or use recipe below

1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped roasted and salted peanuts

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add noodles and cook until tender. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain again and transfer to a large bowl.

Add sprouts, green onions, tofu, carrots and dressing and toss to coat. Transfer to bowls and serve garnished with cilantro and peanuts.

Peanut Sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons tamari
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
3 teaspoons German mustard
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes


1 comment:

Ruinwen Dagorielle said...

That recipe sounds delish! Thanks for sharing! :)