teriyaki - glazed tofu w/ fresh crisp vegetables

16 ounces fresh tofu, firm & sliced into big two inched pieces

3 tbls tamari

3 tbls fresh orange juice (or more)

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbls toasted sesame oil

1 tbls pure maple syrup, or honey

salt & pepper

2 tbls peanut oil

~ lightly saute the veggie of your choice in the peanut oil & sprinkle with salt. just long enough to brighten them, maybe 3 minutes. set aside

~ Oops, first marinade your tofu for an hour in the sauce above. combine the tamari, orange juice, garlic, sesame oil, syrup & salt & pepper. whisk & add tofu.

~ use a slotted spoon, transfer tofu to a platter, reserving the marinade

~ heat peanut oil again, over med- hi heat. cook tofu until brown on both sides. add in the marinade and let cook to thicken, about 10 minutes.

~ serve over brown rice then top with veggies.