Sweet Potato & Eggplant Stir Fry with Tofu (Optionally V)

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Servings: 2-4

Ingredients:

For the Stir Fry:

• 1 Medium White Onion,

• 1 Medium Sweet Potato

• 1 Green Bell Pepper

• 1 Small Eggplant

• 1 Package of Tofu (I used a sesame/ginger seasoned tofu, but you can also use plain, or marinade your own)

• GF Tamari/Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce, to taste

• Sesame Oil, to taste

• Fish Sauce (Can use Mushroom Umami Seasoning if you want a Vegan version)

• Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste

For Serving:

• Jasmine Rice/Grain (e.g., basmati rice, quinoa, couscous, millet, etc)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vegetables and Tofu

• Wash and chop sweet potato into bite-sized cubes (you can peel it, but I usually don’t).

• Wash and slice the onion and pepper into strips.

• Wash and chop eggplant into bite-sized cubes.

2. Prepare the Rice/Grain:

• Begin cooking the grain before you start cooking the stir-fry.

• Cook the grain according to the package instructions.

3. Sauté Sweet Potatoes:

• While the grain is cooking, you can prepare the stir fry.

• In a large skillet or wok, heat ghee (or high-heat oil) over medium-high heat.

• Add the diced sweet potatoes and sauté for approximately 5 minutes, or until they begin to soften and brown slightly.

4. Add Onions, Bell Pepper, and Eggplant:

• Add the sliced onion, green bell pepper, and eggplant to the skillet with the sweet potatoes.

• Continue to sauté for an additional 5 minutes, or until the onions become translucent, and the bell pepper begins to soften.

5. Season the Stir Fry:

• Season to taste with GF Tamari/Soy Sauce, Fish Sauce (or umami seasoning), and Sesame oil.

5. Saute Tofu:

• Heat a separate pan over medium-high heat. Add a generous amount of cooking oil to the pan and let it get hot. (The hot oil is essential for achieving crispiness).

• Carefully add the tofu pieces to the hot oil in a single layer, making sure they have enough space between them. (Do not overcrowd the pan; you may need to cook in batches).

• Let the tofu cook undisturbed for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown and crispy.

• Use a spatula to flip the tofu pieces and cook the other side until it's golden and crispy as well. This should take approximately 3-4 minutes.

5. Combine :

• Combine the stir-fry with the tofu.

• Season with freshly ground black pepper, and adjust other seasonings to taste.

6. Serve Over Rice:

• Serve the stir-fry hot over your grain of choice!

• Enjoy!

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