Thoughtful Foods

Ingredients

1 lb marinated tofu
Pinch Emperor's Kitchen® "SI" sea salt
2 teaspoons light sesame oil
2 tablespoons Mirin Marinade (See recipe below)
½ lb fresh mushrooms sliced
4 cups small broccoli florets

Method

1. Marinate tofu in Mirin Marinade.

2. Heat oil in a skillet, add mushrooms and salt, and sauté over medium heat for 3 minutes.

3. Add broccoli and tofu, toss gently, and add marinade.

4. Cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.

5. Turn off heat, remove cover immediately to prevent broccoli from losing its colour, and serve hot.

This is the pure vegetarian version of Shepherd's Pie.

Ingredients

1 cup brown lentils
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cold pressed oil, or vegetable stock
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 stick celery, sliced
1 carrot finely sliced
1/2 cup broccoli florets
1 tablespoon Vecon, or Vegemite
1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
3/4 cup vegetable stock
1 teaspoon mixed herbs
1/2 teaspoon oregano
3 tablespoon tomato paste
2 1/2 cups mashed potato

Method

1. Soak the lentils for 2 hours or overnight and then drain and rinse.

2. Add fresh water and bring to the boil in a large saucepan with the onion powder.

3. Simmer 15 minutes or until tender and drain. Use low-salt varieties where ever possible or adjust quantities.