Peri-Peri Tofu
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.
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“!
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.
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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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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Yesterday was National Running Day?!!! What?! I love running. . it’s the only thing that keeps me sane. . and training for a half marathon now. . LOVE this tofu dish!!!! Beautiful!
Alice – you are so inspiring! Good luck on your training and thank you!
I’ll bet that tofu took on the best of the flavors from these ingredients. Well done!
Your commitment to fitness is so inspiring.
It sure did! Thanks so much Maureen!
I’m so impressed with your running Shashi. I’m more into walking 🙂
Thanks Tandy! My dad (before he got ill) loved walking, it was his main source of exercise
Sashi, I’m always inspired by your recipes and get motivated by your workout drills. I enjoy running too, just signed up for a half marathon in August..can’t wait.
That’s a healthy dish, looks yum. Love piri piri sauce, so versatile.
Hope you are enjoying your weekend.
Woohoo – way to go, Asha!!! YOU are inspiring and motivating to me!!! You are gonna rock that half!!! Btw – Thanks so much – hope you and your family have a wonderful week!
Gorgeous dish Shashi and love how easy it is to put together? Beautiful photos and I know my family would love this dish. Now on to the 92 year old running pro, wow good for her. It gives us all inspiration. Sharing and pinning, of course!
Thanks so very much Bobbie!
You made my day, Sashi, with this easy, healthy and so tasty looking dish.
Thanks so much Daniela!
Is it sad that I’ve never tried peri peri sauce!? :O This looks + sounds awesome! <3
No – not sad at all – because, there’s tomorrow – right? 🙂 Thanks Farrah
I love peri peri sauce! It sounds incredible with the tofu! Perfect for after a run! So flavorful and delicious!
Yes it sure is, Kelly! Thanks my friend
I never thought to make Peri Peri tofu!! Not only YUM but WOW, that marinade/sauce!! Totally my type!
PS 92 year old doing a marathon??? Whaat?! What a legend!!
She sure is a legend! Thanks so much Nagi!
haha I am NEVER on top of all the days celebrating foods or things or whatever it is!
This tofu sounds delicious! Tofu is something I’ve really come to enjoy but that I have yet to really play with at home. I need to go for it!
Ashley – usually I am not either – but IG helped me on this holiday! 🙂
Btw – tofu is so versatile and so much fun to experiment with – thanks so much!
I am not sure I’ve had Peri-Peri before, but I am so excited to try it! This dish looks absolutely amazing and I will be trying it ASAP.
Thanks so much Alanna – I sure hope you do!
Wow tofu looks delish.. Grt click
Thank you!
Love that peri peri tofu and pictures are gorgeous! And I also love the story, unbelievable 🙂
Thanks so much Mira!
Delicious looking, and wonderful photographs! A real inspiration to those of us who have only cooked Tofu a handful of time. Such an inspirational story from Mrs Thompson too!
Thanks bunches Neil!
this looks like a great way to eat tofu! yum!
Thanks so much!
I feel like I have heard so much about peri-peri [chicken] but I’ve never had it! I want to find a bottle of peri-peri sauce and try this asap!
Thanks Cassie! Peri-Peri is just soooo good! 🙂