Simple Sesame Garlic Buddha Bowl
 
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A nutrient rich, deliciously simple Buddha Bowl. Cook time is for oven baked yams. If you are in a hurry, you can use faster methods, or bake ahead of time for a speedier meal. The tofu and kale are quick and easy to prepare.
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Recipe type: Asian inspired
Cuisine: Buddha Bowl
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 20oz. block of super firm organic tofu (I use Wildwood Brand), cubed
  • 2 T sesame oil
  • 4 T minced garlic (about 4 medium sized cloves)
  • ¾ C Tamari (or gluten free soy sauce) Plus more for serving
  • ¼ C Tahini
  • 3 T Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ½ t onion powder
  • 1 T toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 C chopped cilantro
  • 3-4 baked garnet yams
  • 2 bunches green or purple kale (I used purple kale for this post)
  • 1 T oil
  • 1 T minced garlic
  • ½ t pink salt
  • 1½ C water
Instructions
  1. For oven baked yams (recommended): Preheat oven to 425*. Wash yams and cut a slit in the top of each one. You can wrap them in foil, or do as I do, and line your oven wrack with foil and just set the potatoes on that (clean up is easy, just throw the foil away. Bake until yams are soft when pierced with a fork or knife, (usually 45 minutes to 1 hr., 15 minutes, depending on size).
  2. Prepare Tofu: Add sesame oil to skillet and heat oven a medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add tofu and stir with garlic for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and add tamari, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, and stir. Cook for 2 minutes and then stir in tahini. Simmer on low for another minute, and then remove from heat and cover until ready to serve.
  3. Kale: Wash and prepare kale by removing the tough, bottom part of the stems, and cut the leaves into bite sized pieces. Just before yams are done, or when you almost ready to eat, prepare your kale. In a large skillet (with lid), heat 1 T of oil, and 1 T of minced garlic, for about 2 minutes. Add kale, salt and water. Stir and then cook covered until kale is crisp tender, about 7 minutes.
  4. When Yams are ready, scoop out flesh and mash with a fork, add to bowl and either top with kale and then tofu or serve each, side by side. Garnish with a generous amount of cilantro, and sprinkle each bowl with sesame seeds. Serve with additional tamari and/or sriracha sauce to taste.
Recipe by High Vibe Lifestyle at https://highvibelifestyle.com/simple-sesame-garlic-buddha-bowl/