Super Simple Buffalo Tofu (No-Added Salt, Low-Fat, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free)

Hey guys! I'm sure you've all been wondering where I've been lately. I've been trying to take everything slowly now because next year will be extremely busy what with my job and getting a new school done. I've also been working on bodybuilding for something that is totally not focused on simply cosplaying as Tanya from "Mortal Kombat" (cough). I've been trying to update every five days and making sure that you guys have plenty of simple things to look at and try.

This tofu only requires about five ingredients, most of which are pretty interchangeable whenever you like. All you need is some good tofu and a nice, nonstick skillet for this smokey, savory and spicy meal component. Here we go!

(Ingredients)

• 1/2 package of Firm Tofu
• 1/4 cup of Louisiana Hot Sauce
• Black Pepper, Chipotle Powder and Garlic Powder
• Water per slice

(Directions)

• First, slice your tofu into rectangles and press until all the liquid is out, then slice into triangles and marinate your slices in the mixture above for however long you feel. If you're pressed for time you can just put these on the stovetop and they'll still be delicious.
• Place into the pan without any oil at medium-high heat, and if anything starts to stick you can put in a few droplets of water which actually helps make it a bit crispier. Flip and repeat.
• Serve with celery and carrots or eat on its own - its a treat that certainly isn't naughty but tastes like it is!

Peruvian Stirfry, Lomo Saltado with Cauliflower Rice (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Low-Fat, Low-Sugar)

I've been wanting to try this forever! The ingredients fit so well, you get a vinegary punch from hot sauce and a kick from that and some jalapenos with a bit of sweet and acidic flavor from caramelized onions with home-stewed tomatoes. This truly is a stirfry with great balance, and to absorb this melody of flavors you just need some thick-cut fries to sop it all up, they never get soggy and they always stay delicious. Instead of using seitan as I usually would, I decided to make it extra simple and just used some portabella mushrooms that I had in the fridge and it worked perfectly!

(Lomo Saltado Ingredients)

• 1/2 Large Red Onion
• 2 tbl of Sambal Oelek
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• 1/2 Jalapeno
• 2 Mini Yellow & Orange Bell Peppers
• 1 & 1/2 Large Tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp of Vinegar
• 1 tsp of Hot Sauce (your choice)
• 1/4 cup of Collard Greens
• 1/4 cup of Sliced Portabella Mushrooms
• 1/2 tsp of Stevia (optional)
• Salt to taste (optional)
• Cumin and Garlic Powder to taste
• Cilantro

(Cauliflower Rice Ingredients)

• 1/3 head of Cauliflower
• 2 tbl of Olive Oil
• Salt to taste (optional)

A large amount of Thick-Cut Fries (pre-cooked in an oven)

(Directions)

• Simply roast your cauliflower until softened and crisped a bit.
• run through a blender of food processor until it has the light texture of rice - but don't allow it to get mushy. Place aside.


• Mince your jalapeno, garlic and onion and then saute in a dry pan over low heat until they lightly caramelize.
• Season and then add in your bell peppers and tomatoes with your liquids.
• Continue to cook on low until the tomato has softened and released more juices, then mix in your collard greens, mushrooms and seasonings. Cook and taste, adding what you feel is needed.
• Then, turn off the heat and add your cilantro before folding in your fries and serving with your cauliflower rice.

I hope that you enjoy! ^^

The World's Best Biscuits (Masa and Avocado)

I know it seems that I'm gassing myself up a bit - but hey, I would say that this recipe is pretty darn good. Not only is it cheap - it is lower in fat than most of my non-raw pastry recipes and contains no wheat. Instead, the main components of these biscuits are simply the last of the masa I had in the fridge, avocado, coconut oil and cumin (plus a bit of salt). The stew that it accompanies is extremely simple (thus no recipe) and simply has corn, salsa, a jalapeno, a handful of lentils and bulgur, dry-cooked bell peppers, onions and garlic plus sodium-free taco seasoning.

(Masa and Avocado Biscuit Ingredients)

• 4 tbl of Coconut Oil (cold)
• 1/2 Avocado (mashed with ACV and salt)
• 2 cups of Masa/Corn Flour
• 1/2 tsp of Baking Powder
• 1/2 cup of Organic Non-Dairy Milk
• Liberal sprinkle of Cumin

(Directions)

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
• Mash your fats together and in a separate bowl combine your flour and baking powder.
• Knead lightly, roll out and then cut rounds out for the biscuits, sprinkle liberally with cumin and place in the fridge for 15 minutes.
• Bake for about 10 minutes until the biscuits look solidified then turn the heat up to 400 degrees. Bake until the ends have crisped and everything has turned golden brown.
• Enjoy!

Luigi Bento

Originally this was suppose to be Mario (notice how the mustache is "bumpy") but I noticed right away how long his head was and subconciously I knew that this was to be Luigi. I used the healthy vegan food markers for this and this bento is what I consider to be a no-fruit bento culinary-wise.  I used radishes instead of cheese to be healthier - did you notice? I also made some really tasty sausages to go with this bento that were excellent!

Luigi Bento Ingredients:

1 Green Pea Sausage

Carrots

Zucchini

Bell Peppers

Parsnips

Tomatoes

Cucumbers

Lotus Root

Green Pea Sausage (gluten-free) Recipe:

1 tsp of Sage

1 and 1/2 tsp Fennel

Pepper, Salt, Parsley and Oregano to Taste

2 tsp of Garlic Powder

1 bag of Shocked Peas

1/4 cup of Cooked Lentils

1/4 cup of Roasted Mushrooms



A handful of Toasted Walnuts
Potato Starch (enough to mix)

Combine everything together in a food processor except for the walnuts which you will chop up. Stir in the walnuts and any starch that is needed to keep it from becoming to thin or gummy, but don't let it get too thin either. Lightly fry on both sides and then bake at 450 degrees to keep extremely crunchy - to be sure, make sure that you only use about four tablespoonfuls of the batter for each patty.

Enjoy!

Mum's Meals

Bulgur and Lentil tacos with avocado, onions, garlic, cilantro and tomato (2 servings)

If you follow me on Facebook then you know that my mother has asked me to fix her meals as she is now on a (mostly) plant-based diet with low-fat and low-sodium for her health. Hopefully she will become vegetarian and possibly vegan soon, but she is doing good either the way and all I want for her is to be the healthiest that she can be. This is just a compilation of the things that you guys have missed from me lately since I've been running around so much lately. I hope this will make up for at least part of the week! Hehe. ^^

Fat and salt-free dinner with roasted zucchini, cauliflower, mushrooms and peppers
with garlic and onions.

Its shaped like the United States! ^^ Enchilada pie with broccoli cream and an onion + mushroom filling.



Ethiopian Wot with carrots, fresh cauliflower, roasted cauliflower stem and berries.


I hope that you guys enjoy this post and are inspired by it! If you want me to post the recipes for anything - just comment here and ask - and don't forget to follow me on Facebook!