Spicy Sweet and Sour Tofu Steaks

I had this crazy craving for pineapple the other day and whipped up this sweet and sour dish to satisfy my craving. I guess cuz the weather is getting a bit warmer so I'm just craving summer fruits. This was nice and easy to make and yummy. And spicy!

Sweet and Sour Tofu Steaks

Ingredients

1 package extra firm tofu

1/2 pineapple, chopped

7-8 mushrooms, sliced

1/2 onion, diced

2 garlic, minced

1 inch piece ginger, minced

3 Thai chili peppers, minced

1/4 cup veggie stock

1/2 tsp garlic powder

handful cilantro, chopped

1 lime, juiced

Directions:

Cut tofu into thick pieces, about 1-2 inches thick. Sprinkle with garlic powder and 1/2 lime juice. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Saute the onions, garlic, ginger and chili peppers in 1/4 cup water (or oil if you like) for 5 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients except for the cilantro and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring often. Add the cilantro and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Serve on top of tofu steaks.

You can serve this dish with a side of brown rice and some leafy greens but I opted for some roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli. I tossed both in a little lemon juice, 1 tsp grapeseed oil and some lemon pepper seasoning. YUMMMMM. I baked them at 375 for 45 minutes.  I like my broccoli a little crispy so if you don't like it like that, steam it or take if out after 30 minutes. :)

I talked about a running injury a little while ago that I got from running 10km's in my Nike Free Run 2's. Well one of my girlfriends is a physiotherapist and offered to do a little tradesies. I cook, she fixes me. YES! I def got the better end of this deal. She worked on me for over an hour I think but who knows cuz it hurt so bad. No idea of time. I def owe her at LEAST one other dinner.

She turned my tiny apartment into a work station for her. She brought her table, pillows and everything. So awesome. But man did it ever hurt!! It took my breath away. But its all for a greater good. I went out the next day and it felt pretty damn good. She said the shoes really did a number on my feet. Everything was jammed up and just plain ole messed. I think every ones feet are different but I DO NOT recommend Nikes for running. Asics all the way. But go to an store like the Running Room so that they can find the right shoe for you.

Peace

xoxo

K

Stuffed Peppers, Mexican Styles

Believe it or not, I've never made stuffed peppers before. I've stuffed a lot of things in my day, but not peppers. LOL. For some reason I had it in my head that it is a time consuming task. I'm not sure why I thought this because it couldn't be farther from the truth. I guess you could make it difficult but these babies were super easy and VERY filling. I couldn't even finish it all and this girl can EAT.

Stuffed Peppers, Mexican Styles

Ingredients

1 cup dry quinoa, cooked according to pkg

1 can black beans

1 red pepper

1 cup corn

1/2 cup salsa

1 tsp cumin

2 tsp chili powder

2 tsp garlic powder

salt to taste

1/2 cup water

Directions:

Add all ingredients to a pan except for the pepper and cook until heated throughout, about 10 minutes. Wash the pepper and slice the top off. Make a clean cut so that you can bake that top too so it has a nice hat. lol Clear out the insides and stuff that sucker with your mixture. I made mine heaping. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes. Serve with a side of steamed veggies and a LOT of Valentina hot sauce! YUMMERS

I had to bow out! lol 

That is some MAJAH food porn right there. I wanted to take more pics but I figured 4 was enough. It is only one meal. But it was so beautiful. All the colours and flavours were amazing. And my hot sauce went perfectly with it. I served it with a side of steamed broccoli with lemon juice, chili powder and garlic powder on it. 

This meal was super tasty and easy. The ease of this dish actually surprised me. It made me feel all fancy. lol Can't wait to make more of these. I don't eat peppers very often anymore so this was a treat!

Since I still haven't picked up my smoothie ingredients yet, I've been eating this for breaky:

Very yummy too. And a nice change of pace. I love my green smoothies. They are delish and fueling. But its always nice to switch it up. 

I know everyone is always happy it be Friday but man am I glad its Friday. Seems like this week has gone on for months. I've been so busy this week and had a lot of late nights plus I haven't slept well so I'm looking forward to some extra shut eye this weekend. I took last night off the gym (hey! a gal needs at least one day off) so I'm looking forward to working the shit outta it tonight. Then collapsing on the couch with a movie. Hmmmm, maybe I'll watch one of the documentaries I have on my computer. There's a bunch of food related ones I've been meaning to watch. 

Hope everyone has a kick ass weekend. Mine will be pretty low key again. Just found out the Golden Globes are on this weekend. I didn't even know what they hand out these awards for. Apparently its TV and movies. I just wanna see all the clothes. And I love a man in a nice suit/tux. I sure hope Ryan Gosling will be there. He looks good all dressed up......and dressed down. Ha

Peace

xoxo

K