Popcorn Tofu Chikin & Sauteed Veggies

This is the perfect vegan recipe! The popcorn chikin is crunchy, the sauteed veggies are savory, the sauce is tangy, the nutritional yeast gives it a hint of cheesiness, and I wash it all down with a refreshing glass of apple cider soda. It’s really perfect.

Ingredients:

• * 1 tbsp vegan mayo (just mayo i a good brand)
• * 1/2 tbsp cholula hot sauce
• * optional: brown rice or quinoa
• * 1-2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

1. Take 8 oz firm tofu and cut into small blocks. Heat a thin layer of extra virgin olive oil (or coconut oil) in a large pan on medium heat. Take a bag of garbanzo bean flour (you can find in the bulk foods section of Whole Foods, Central Market, and Natural Grocers) and add the tofu squares to it, tossing around until they are completely coated. Place each square in the pan, and shake salt and garlic powder over them. Turn heat down just a tad and let cook about 5 minutes per side or until a nice golden brown. Flip over and repeat, adding more oil if necessary.
2. In a separate pan, saute 1 very thick slice of chopped red or white onion in a little bit of oil. Once they start to brown, add in sliced mushrooms and spinach. Sprinkle salt and garlic powder to taste. Let saute on med-low heat for about 10 mins.
3. I recommend serving this dish over a bed of brown rice or quinoa. I like to spoon the sauteed veggies out first, then the popcorn tofu chikin. Top with a generous amount of nutritional yeast.
4. To make magic sauce: take 1 tbsp of vegan mayo (Just Mayo is a good brand), mix in about ½ tbsp of Cholula Hot Sauce and stir together. I usually add a splash of water to thin it out and make it more saucy. Add more or less Cholula depending on how spicy you want it.
5. To make apple cider soda: pour 1-2 tbsp of organic apple cider vinegar into a glass and fill it the rest of the way with filtered water. If you aren't used to consuming apple cider vinegar, just start with a little bit. It can take some adjusting for your taste buds. If it's too tart for you, try adding a dash of stevia.

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