Almond Butter Tofu Bowl

Who needs meat when tofu can taste this good?

Preparation time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 20 mins
Serving size: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (14-oz.) block extra-firm tofu, drained
• ⅓ cup creamy almond butter
• 2 Tbsp. lower-sodium tamari (sub soy sauce)
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. VitaFiber IMO Syrup
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tsp. chili garlic sauce
• 2 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• ¾ tsp. kosher salt, divided
• 4 Tbsp. neutral cooking oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado), divided
• 1 medium head of broccoli, chopped into bite-sized florets
• 1 bunch scallions
• Cooked jasmine rice or soba noodles for serving

Directions

1. Slice tofu width-wise into 6 slices. Use a kitchen towel to gently press each slice to remove excess liquid; cut into 1-inch cubes.
2. Prepare almond butter sauce by combining almond butter, tamari, lemon juice, VitaFiber, garlic, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and ¼ tsp salt in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in 2 to 3 Tbsp warm water to reach desired consistency; set aside.
3. Heat 2 Tbsp. of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Chop two-thirds of the scallions into 1-inch pieces (reserve remaining). Add to skillet, along with broccoli florets and ½ tsp salt. Toss vegetables with oil and cook, undisturbed, until broccoli is well charred on one side, about 4 minutes. Toss and continue cooking until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 2 more minutes. Transfer veggies to a bowl.
4. Add remaining 2 Tbsp. oil to pan. Add tofu and cook, undisturbed, until crisp and golden brown underneath, 3 to 4 minutes. Toss and continue cooking until crispy and golden on all sides, about 8 to 9 minutes total. Pour in half of almond butter sauce and toss continuously until sauce coats tofu and crispy browned bits form. Remove from heat.
5. Top rice or noodles evenly with broccoli, scallions, and tofu. Drizzle remaining almond butter sauce overtop, and finely slice remaining green onions for garnish.