Sesame Baked Tofu

Yield: 2-3 servings

1 lb extra firm tofu

2 tbsp avocado oil

2 tsp sesame oil

2 tsp tamari

salt and pepper

1 tbsp cornstarch

1 tbsp panko

1 tbsp sesame seeds

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Wrap the tofu in an absorbent towel and set something heavy on top to press out extra moisture. Let press for at least 30 minutes.

3. Unwrap tofu and cut into 1/2-inch cubes and place in a medium mixing bowl.

4. Toss tofu with avocado oil, sesame oil, tamari, salt, and pepper.

5. Add cornstarch, panko, and sesame seeds. Stir to coat.

6. Spread tofu onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring halfway through.

7. Garnish with additional sesame seeds, if desired.

https://food52.com/recipes/69829-crispy-sesame-baked-tofu-shiitake-mushrooms

Breakfast Cookies (Beyond Nourished)

Yield: 2 dozen

1 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats

1/4 cup almond flour

1/3 cup pecans, chopped

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

1/4 cup sesame seeds

3 tbsp chia seeds

1/4 cup shredded coconut

1/4 cup dried fruit

1/4 cup chocolate chips

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup maple syrup

1/3 cup nut butter

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 egg (or flax egg)

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients together.

3. In another bowl, combine all wet ingredients together.

4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Mix well.

5. Let sit for 15 to 30 minutes.

6. Scoop 1/4 cup portions onto prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.

7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown on the bottom.


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Teriyaki Salmon Bowl

Yield: 2 servings

1/3 cup teriyaki sauce (recipe below)*

2 salmon fillets (115-170g)

4-8 stalks bok choy

1 cup cooked rice (or noodles)

1 avocado, sliced

2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced

1 tbsp sesame seeds

lime, quartered

Teriyaki sauce:

1/4 cup tamari (or soy sauce or coconut aminos)

1 tbsp maple syrup

2 cloves garlic, minced

1-inch knob of ginger, minced

juice of 1/2 lemon

1 tsp sesame oil

1. If making teriyaki sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir together.

2. Place the salmon in a shallow bowl or baking sheet. Pour half the teriyaki sauce over the fillets ensuring each piece is well coated. Let marinate for 15 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.

3. Prepare your rice (or noodles).

4. Prepare the bok choy. If they are small, they can be left whole. Otherwise, cut into half (or quarters if very large). Wash thoroughly.

5. Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

6. Place marinated salmon (skin-side down) onto prepared baking sheet. Add bok choy around salmon.

7. Bake until salmon is cooked through, about 10 minutes (can vary based on thickness of the salmon pieces). The salmon should flake easily.

8. To serve, place cooked salmon and bok choy over rice. Drizzle with remaining teriyaki sauce. Add avocado and garnish with green onion, sesame seeds, and lime.

https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/teriyaki-salmon-bowls/ https://astepfullofyoublog.com/easy-vegan-soba-noodle-bowl-with-maple-sesame-sauce-gluten-free/ https://getinspiredeveryday.com/food/healthier-sheet-pan-teriyaki-salmon/

Tempeh and Potato Curry

Yield: 4 servings

8 oz tempeh

1 cup diced tomatoes

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp coriander

1 tbsp sesame seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp fennel seeds

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp fenugreek

1/4 tsp garam masala

salt and pepper

1 tbsp coconut oil

1/2 medium onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2-inch ginger, grated

1 potato, cubed

1 can coconut milk

cilantro and lemon for garnish

1. Steam the tempeh for 12 minutes. Set aside.

2. In a blender, combine tomato, tomato paste, lime juice, and all spices and seeds. Blend until smooth.

3. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and a good pinch of salt, and cook until translucent.

4. Crumble the steamed tempeh and add to the pot. Cook for a minute to brown some edges.

5. Add the blended tomato and spice mixture. Mix well and cook over medium heat until the sauce is drying out and sticking to the tempeh (around 7 to 10 mins).

6. Add the potato and coconut milk. Mix well to incorporate, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through and the sauce has thickened a bit.

7. Garnish with cilantro and a dash of lemon. Serve with flatbread, naan, or rice.

8. The dish will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

https://gamechangersmovie.com/recipes/tempeh-cauliflower-potato-curry/

Halibut with Tamari Ginger Dressing

Yield: 6 servings

1/4 cup tamari

3 tbsp rice vinegar

2 tbsp mirin

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp sesame oil

2 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal

1/4 cup finely julienned peeled fresh ginger

1 tsp red pepper flakes

6 halibut fillets, skinned

1 tbsp sesame seeds

1. In a small bowl, combine tamari, rice vinegar, mirin, olive oil, sesame oil, scallions, ginger, and red pepper flakes.

2. In a large, shallow dish, brush the halibut fillets with half of the dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3. Preheat the oven to 450F. Bake in the upper third of the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until glazed and just cooked through.

4. Pour the remaining dressing over the fish, sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds, and serve.

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/halibut-with-soy-ginger-dressing

Sesame Ginger Chickpea Cakes

Yield: 8 patties

3 tbsp olive oil, divided

1 shallot, chopped

1 tbsp tamari

1 clove garlic, minced

1 can chickpeas, mashed with a fork

2 scallions, chopped

1/2 tbsp grated fresh ginger

1 tsp sesame oil

2 eggs, gently whisked

1/2 tsp coriander

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup gluten-free flour

1 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs

2 tbsp sesame seeds

salt and pepper

1. In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the shallots and cook for a few minutes on medium heat until translucent. Turn off heat and add tamari and garlic. Stir together in the hot pan for another minute. Set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, scallions, ginger, sesame oil, eggs, coriander, cilantro, flour, and cooked shallots.

3. Form into patties. Try to pack into a ball and then gently press down to flatten. They will fall apart easily, so just try to pat them together as best as you can.

4. Spread the breadcrumbs on a plate. Mix in sesame seeds, and a few pinches of salt and pepper. Roll each patty in the breadcrumb mixture, covering liberally, and set aside.

5. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet (be sure the bottom of your skillet is completely coated with the oil). When the oil is hot, add the patties. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Serve with yogurt sauce.

https://www.loveandlemons.com/sesame-ginger-chickpea-cakes/

Asian Beef Skewers

Yield: 2 servings

2 beef tenderloin steaks

1/4 cup sesame oil

1/4 cup olive oil

1/3 cup tamari

1 tbsp coconut sugar

1 tbsp maple syrup 

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 knob ginger, grated

1 tsp red chili flakes

2 tbsp sesame seeds

3 stalks green onions, sliced

1. Soak 6 skewers in water.

2. Prepare the marinade by mixing the oils, tamari, coconut sugar, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, and 2 stalks of green onion together.

3. Cut the beef tenderloin into 1-inch cubes.

4. Place beef cubes in a bowl, and pour the marinade over. Toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least one hour to marinate.

5. Preheat grill.

6. Place the meat on the skewers.

7. Grill on medium high for about 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. This will cook the beef to medium rare.

8. Place on a serving platter. Garnish with remaining sesame seeds and green onions.

https://www.theblackpeppercorn.com/2012/08/asian-sesame-beef-skewers/

Sesame Lime Rice

Yield: 4 servings

1 1/2 cup brown rice
zest and juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp sesame seeds

1. Cook brown rice according to package directions.
2. Once cooked, remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
3. Add lime zest and juice, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.

Asian Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing

Yield: 4 servings

Dressing:

3 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp tamari

½ tsp honey 

juice and zest of 1 lime

3 cm piece of ginger

1 fresh red chili

200g rice noodles

1 small broccoli, cut into small florets

1 handful frozen edamame beans 

1 tbsp sesame seeds

1 bunch of spring onions

½ a bunch of fresh mint