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Peri-Peri Tofu

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We enjoyed this simple and quick saute of tofu with Peri-Peri, kale and mustard seeds after our evening run yesterday – in honor of National Running Day.

Quick and Easy and Delicious- Vegetarian Peri Peri Tofu With Mustard Seeds and kale @RunninSrilankan

I gotta say, if not for social media, I would be so in the dark! I gotta say a big, huge, thank you to Facebook and Becca for introducing me to fellow chocolate and peanut butter addicts lovers who took a whole day to celebrate our love of chocolate and peanut butter. A thank you to Twitter for introducing me to UberFacts that taught me that “… taste buds are replaced every 10 days.” And, a thank you to Instagram for letting me know that yesterday was National Running Day – a day when runners “declare their passion for running“!

Vegetarian Peri Peri Tofu With Mustard Seeds @RunninSrilankan

Now, I might be a day late in posting about it – but, I adore running! Heck, my blog’s name even says it! I adore running for it’s sanity saving and mood boosting abilities, and, I love running because of people like Harriette Thompson! In case y’all hadn’t hear, this amazing 92 year old from Charlotte, NC; ran in and completed the San Diego Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon in 7 hours and 24 minutes, this past Sunday! The fact that she’s 92 and running 7+ hours is pretty fantastic, but, she also happens to be a 3 time cancer survivor! Talk about inspiring! You can read more about Mrs. Thompson in this article by The Charlotte Observer.

Per-Peri Tofu @RunninSrilankan

Most days, I squeeze in a quick treadmill run in the morning; but, yesterday, in honor of National Running Day, my daughter talked me into running another 4.4 miles with her in the evening. After a run, my daughter and I are rarely famished and usually end up having something lite and easy – like this Peri-Peri Tofu. If you haven’t tried it yet, Peri-Peri sauce is a combination of African Bird’s Eye Chilli blended with spices, lemons, onion and garlic. While I don’t think it’s super spicy, it has a sour-spicy type taste and worked well with kale and mustard seeds in this simple and easy dinner!

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Peri Peri Tofu

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Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Shashi
Quick and Simple, Tofu saute with Peri-Peri, Kale & Mustard Seeds

Ingredients

  • 1 packet firm tofu
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1/2 inch piece of ginger chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 cups kale
  • 2 tablespoons Peri-Peri sauce
  • 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chives to garnish

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to a pan over medium heat, and let it heat up
  • Add onions, ginger, garlic and saute for about 15 minutes, stirring constantly
  • Add mustard seeds, tofu, and Peri-Peri and saute till tofu turns golden brown
  • Add the kale and let kale cook covered - about 2-3 minutes
  • Garnish with chives and enjoy either plain or with a side of bread &/or a salad
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  2. I just found your blog. Very nice one.
    The store of the 92 yo is inspirational. Thanks for sharing

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  3. I just have this feeling I won’t be running 7 hours when I’m 92…. Lol. Such an inspiration though! This dish looks amazing!

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  5. Social media showed me how I rank among 1 million people I don’t know! I learned my friends don’t see every post and of those that do see it, no one has time to comment because there are hundreds more around the corner… lol

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  6. How incredible that a 92-year old woman was able to run for that long! Outstanding. And how wonderful that your daughter also enjoys running and that it’s something you can do together. This is a lovely way to serve tofu xx

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  7. I heard about that lady, Shashi … just amazing! And there’s no way she looks 93! More like 73!
    Love your photos in this post – they’re so crisp … love the dish itself too, of course … it’s simple, tasty and healthy. What more could a girl ask for in a dinner?! 😉

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    1. Hahahaha! Arman – so you are telling me you haven’t run through Central park yet? 😉
      I actually used Nandos in this – it’s the only Peri-Peri I know!

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  10. I like peri peri sauce, but haven’t paired it with tofu yet and must give it a try soon.

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  13. So I have never had peri-peri sauce, but it sounds like something I need to try. I have a confession to make, Shashi. I don’t like running. In fact, I despise it. I do work out several times a week, and I always do 40-45 minutes of cardio…but it’s on a bike or an elliptical. Teach me your running secrets. Perhaps over some of this tasty peri-peri tofu? 🙂

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    1. Haha – apparently, running isn’t for everyone – Arman shares you same disdain of it! I’ve been doing it fora long, long time – a friend of mine jokes that I am gonna have to duct tape my joints and keep going at it when I am old and falling apart! 🙂
      But I hope you love Peri-Peri, though!

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  15. Love this Shashi, I bought some tofu on a whim and it’s been sitting in my fridge for a month or more (unopened) I will have to either make or buy peri peri sauce so I can give this a try, it really does sound delicious. God Bless that 92 year old woman. She puts me to shame.

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