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General Tao tofu with tempeh and seitan

Name: General Tao tofu with tempeh and seitan
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Carrots, cut into thick rounds; 1 Broccoli, cut into small florets; 250 g Tofu, cubed; 250 g Tempeh, cubed; 250 g Seitan, cubed; Cornstarch; 1 tsp Cornstarch; 4 tbsp (60 ml) Maple syrup; 4 tbsp (60 ml) Chicken or vegetable broth; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Rice vinegar; 2 tbsp Ketchup; 1 tbsp Sambal oelek; 3 Green onions; 2 Garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp Fresh ginger, minced; Basmati rice; Chopped cilantro; Sesame seeds; Lime juice

This General Tao tofu recipe combines tofu, tempeh and seitan. Coated in cornstarch, they bake until crisp before meeting a sweet, spicy sauce made with maple syrup, soy sauce and sambal oelek.

From oven to frying pan

Roast the carrots and broccoli first, then use the same tray for the tofu, tempeh and seitan. Combine everything in the pan with garlic, ginger, green onions and sauce. Serve over basmati rice with cilantro, sesame seeds and lime.

🥄 35 min. 🔥 35 min. 🍽️ 4 servings

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General Tao tofu with tempeh and seitan

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