Health By Al

This is a great Vegan alternative for Teriyaki chicken! This bowl is the perfect combo of salty and sweet. I love that this bowl has so much texture and lots of flavor. Try it out!

Ingredients: Serves 4

Roasted Broccoli

• 2 heads broccoli
• 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• Sprinkle of sea salt 

Crispy Crispy Tofu

• 2 blocks extra firm tofu 
• 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
• Sprinkle of sea salt 

Additional Ingredients

• 5 oz. Pad Thai Rice noodles, Stir-fry noodles, or Soba noodles
• Sesame seeds, for topping
• Green onion, chopped, for topping

Teriyaki Sauce 

• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 Tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/3 cup soy sauce 
• 1-2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup, depending on sweetness preference
• 2 Tablespoons corn starch 
• 1/3 cup water 

Directions:

1. First, roast the broccoli. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 15 minutes. Set aside.
2. While the broccoli cooks, prepare and bake the tofu using this Basic Crispy Tofu Recipe (doubled).
3. While the tofu cooks, prepare the noodles as directed on the package.
4. Next, make the teriyaki sauce. Heat the toasted sesame oil in a large pan on medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, & pure maple syrup. Whisk the corn starch and water in a small bowl and add to the pan. Whisk to combine. Bring the sauce to a boil and then turn it down and let it simmer until thickened (2-3 minutes). Remove from heat.
5. When the tofu is done, add the tofu, noodles, and broccoli to the large pan of sauce. Mix to combine. Top with sesame seeds and green onion, Enjoy!