Recipe: Easy Veggie Stir-Fry with Tofu

Just bought a wok from Cost Plus World Market and was really excited to try it out.  I've heard woks are super easy to cook with and only takes a couple minutes.


This recipe was made-up on the fly with whatever veggies I had in my fridge, and others my friends brought along.  (I invited some girlfriends over for dinner and this was perfect dish for sharing) And very healthy!


Veggie Stir-Fry with Tofu


Ingredients:
Diced white onions
1 tsp chopped garlic
Chopped kale
Chopped brocoli
Sliced mushrooms
Green beans
Chopped carrots
Sliced almonds (for garnish)
Any asian stir-fry sauce (I used Mae Poy Sweet Chili Sauce available at most grocery stores)
Extra-firm tofu (chopped into cubes)


Heat wok on stove with a spray of canola oil spray.


First sautee onions and garlic.  Add tofu.  Gradually add the rest of the ingredients according to their cooking time (veggies that take longer to cook go in first)  I added in the broccoli, carrots, kale, green beans, and lastly the mushrooms.


Add in sauce and stir around until veggies are tender.  Sprinkle sliced almonds for garnish.

Recipe: Really Simple Quiche

Broccoli and white onion quiche served with a side salad

This is an easy quiche recipe that my sister got from Real Simple.  Quiche is not only a great brunch item, but it makes for a perfect lunch or dinner meal when paired with a side salad.


Follow the basic Real Simple basic quiche recipe then add in your own toppings like broccoli, mushroom, onion, etc.


Real Simple Basic Quiche


Ingredients:

• 1 9-inch refrigerated piecrust (I use a whole wheat kind)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup half-and-half
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
• 8 ounces Gruyere, grated (you can also use fresh shredded parmesan cheese for a lighter option)
• 2 cups chopped vegetables of choice (mushroom, broccoli, asparagus, etc)
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• Heat oven to 375° F. Fit the crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Place on a baking sheet.
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• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and vegetable of choice and ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
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• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir in the onion mixture and the Gruyère.
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• Pour the egg mixture into the crust. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes. 

Recipe: Strawberry, Apple Salad

This reminds me of the perfect summer salad recipe.  Light and refreshing!  Thanks to Nicole and Tracy for passing this along to share, who got the recipe from their friend Cristy.  The great thing about this one is that you can substitute it with any fruit or lettuce you like!

Strawberry, Apple Salad
Ingredients:
Add any kind of lettuce you wish
Sliced strawberries
Sliced green apples
Sliced almonds
Olive oil & fresh squeezed lemon juice

Salt and pepper