Caramelized Tofu and Brussel Sprouts With Cilantro and Nuts

Name: Caramelized Tofu and Brussel Sprouts With Cilantro and Nuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 cups, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 200 g extra firm tofu, cubed; 10 Brussels sprouts; 1/3 cup walnuts (or mix of both) or 1/3 cup pecans (or mix of both); 4 -6 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons brown sugar

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Recipe by dandelionleaf

Delicious, nutritious, and economical. Try this on fall harvest feast tables or as a one dish dinner.

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 4

YIELD: 2 cups

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

200

g extra firm tofu, cubed
10

Brussels sprouts
¹⁄₃

cup walnuts (or mix of both) or 1/3 cup pecans (or mix of both)
4 -6

garlic cloves, peeled
¹⁄₄

cup fresh cilantro, minced
1

tablespoon lemon juice
¹⁄₄

teaspoon red pepper flakes
¹⁄₄

teaspoon salt
1

tablespoon olive oil
2

tablespoons butter
2

tablespoons brown sugar

DIRECTIONS

Brown tofu and garlic in olive oil until crispy one side. Add butter, brown sugar, nuts, chili, and stir. Separately cut Brussels sprouts in half lengthways and steam in pot or microwave. When tofu is caramelized, drain Brussels sprouts and add to mix. Toss, remove from heat, then add cilantro, salt, and lemon juice. Serve hot.

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