Skip the meat tonight and try this black pepper tofu right at home. Instead of spice, the black pepper provides fragrance and just a bit of sharpness. We combine it with veggies to guarantee you a healthy and delicious meal
Rice - Make if not done on prep day. If you're also making tomorrow's meal, double the portions. Cook rice with a 2:1 water to rice ratio. Bring to a boil, then simmer until rice has absorbed all liquid (20 to 25 min. for white rice; 45 to 50 for brown)
Tofu / Garlic / Jalapeno / Mushrooms / Zucchini / Ginger / Green onions - Prep as directed
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Heat 1 tbs. (15 ml) oil in a large saute pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add tofu with a generous sprinkle of salt and cook, flipping occasionally, until golden. Transfer to a plate.
Return wok to heat and add remaining tablespoon of oil. Add garlic and jalapeño to heated oil and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add in mushrooms and zucchini with a dash of salt, and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Finally, add in soy sauce, pepper, ginger, sugar, tofu, and green onions. Toss to mix and season to taste with more soy sauce or pepper.