Crispy Kale-and-Tofu Salad with Coconut
- 1 cup short-grain brown rice
- Salt
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 pounds kalestems and ribs removed, leaves chopped
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 pound extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
- Preheat the oven to 350 and position racks in the lower and upper thirds of the oven.
- In a saucepan, combine the rice with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for 35 minutes, until the rice is tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the sesame oil and soy sauce.
- Transfer two-thirds of the dressing to a large bowl.
- Add the kale, coconut and tofu; toss to coat, then spread on 2 rimmed baking sheets.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until crispy.
- Stir once or twice and shift the pans halfway through baking.
- Return the mixture to the large bowl and toss with the remaining dressing and rice.
- Season with salt and serve right away.
shortgrain brown rice, salt, extravirgin olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, kalestems, unsweetened coconut flakes, extrafirm tofu
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/crispy-kale-and-tofu-salad-coconut (may not work)