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Never in a million years would I have thought I would make a tofu stir fry dinner. I joined a boot camp fitness program the beginning of the month at which point, I decided to try and change my eating habits for 30 days. I have been attempting to cut out sugar and carbs and let me tell you, it isn’t easy. My dad saw me preparing this dinner and he said, I hope you don’t think I am eating that? He is a meat and potato guy! I will admit, I actually loved this dinner and so did the rest of the family.

Be sure to drain and pat dry the tofu before cooking.

Supply List

1 package extra firm tofu
3 tbsp coconut oil
2 tbsp crushed garlic
3 peppers {I used green and red} sliced
1 large eggplant skinned and cubed
2 large handfuls of sliced mushrooms
2 tbsp margarine or butter
lemon
1 cup cooked brown rice

Instructions : Step by Step

Heat skillet on medium heat
Add 2 tbsp coconut oil and garlic
Once garlic is brown add cubed tofu {be sure to drain tofu and pat dry before cutting into cubes}
Cook Tofu for 3 minutes on each side and then remove from skillet adding to a side dish. Leave most of the oil still in the skillet
Place Tofu in fridge while you cook the remaining vegetables
Add 1 tbsp coconut oil and 2 tbsp margarine
Turn up heat to medium and saute sliced peppers, mushrooms and eggplant for about 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are slightly soft
Once vegetables are cooked, add cooked tofu and gently mix
Drizzle two lemon wedges over the top
Cook brown rice (I used gluten free) in microwave and once cooked, gently mix in with vegetables
Serve over a bed of fresh greens or alone
Serves 3-4
If making for a larger crowd, simply double or triple the ingredients

Author: Jessica Bruno

Would you believe me if I told you I have never tried tofu until now. I am the biggest junk food junkie and eating healthy has never really been a priority for me. However with age, I am finding that my body can’t consume the amount of carbs and sugar that I have been accustomed to all these years. I will admit, being 16 days in to a full blown 30 day bootcamp fitness program, I am actually feeling much better. My energy level is up and I swear, excessive sugar and carbs were making me feel bloated and tired. I am not sure if I will go beyond the 30 days with all this craziness but my fitness coach swears I will. Time will tell!

Meet Jessica

What started as a hobby, Jessica’s blog now has millions of people visit yearly and while many of the projects and posts look and sound perfect, life hasn’t always been easy. Read Jessica’s story and how overcoming death, divorce and dementia was one of her biggest life lessons to date.

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Tofu Stir Fry dinner {with eggplant}