I don’t know about you, but my kids have been in school for about a month now. 🙁 Just because your kids have to trade in their place mat for a lunchbox, doesn’t mean they can’t still eat well. So this year, toss the PB&J aside (although we do love a good peanut butter sandwich) and prepare just as easy and delicious meals for dinner that make mouth-watering meals for your child’s next days’ lunch, without any need to re-heat!
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 14- ounce package extra-firm tofu drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ onion thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 green yellow, orange or red pepper or combination, seeded and sliced
- ½ cup broccoli florets blanched
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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Put soy sauce, mirin, oil and vinegar in shallow dish
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Add tofu and marinate 15 minutes, turn, and marinate additional 15 minutes
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Heat grill pan over high heat
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Add tofu and cook, turning once
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Do not discard marinade
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Heat oil in skillet
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Add onion and garlic and cook just until soft
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Add the peppers, broccoli, tofu and marinade and stir fry, tossing frequently for 3 to 5 minutes
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Sprinkle on sesame seeds before serving.
Maria Zoitas, creator of Westside Market NYC’s “Maria’s Homemade” line of prepared foods, all which can be prepared quickly, easily and on a budget. Not only will your child love them, but we’re sure all the other kids will be asking to trade lunches for the day.
Note from Kelli: I wasn’t sure what mirin was so I had a look online – it is a Japanese cooking wine. Turns out, in my area it is kind of hard to find. You can actually buy some on Amazon here: Kikkoman – Aji-Mirin (Sweet Cooking Rice Wine) 10 Oz.
Miz Helen says
Kelli, this is a great Salad that would have awesome flavor! Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen