Asian-Flavored Broccoli with Tofu

• 1 pound broccoli florets cut into quarters
• 2 medium carrots sliced thin
• 8 ounces tofu cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 medium garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari
• 2 tablespoons ginger grated
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 x red pepper flakes to taste

1. Fill bottom of steamer with 2 inches of water.
2. While steam is building up in steamer, cut broccoli florets into quarters and let them sit for 5 to 10 minutes to bring out their health promoting properties.
3. Also cut stems into 1/4 inch pieces.
4. Press or chop garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes.
5. Add tofu and sliced carrots to steamer and steam for 2 minutes.
6. Add broccoli and steam for 5 more minutes.
7. Toss with rest of ingredients.
8. Optional: To mellow the flavor of garlic, add garlic to steamer for the last 2 minutes of steaming.

broccoli, carrots, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, soy sauce, ginger grated, rice vinegar, red pepper

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/asian-flavored-broccoli-tofu-48579 (may not work)