Thrive92017

THRIVE 59

Q: What ingredients are underused
at home when we cook?

a: Cashews. They’re so versatile
you can make anything with them.
Sweet or savory, they are always my
base whenever I need to make a
dressing, plant milk or dessert. Also,
garlic powder. I put garlic powder
in everything. I think people forget
about it as a spice, but for me it’s a
necessary flavor, and I know right
away if it is missing.

Q: What is a truth that you know

for sure?

a: You must remember to put yourself

first. Self-love is so important , and I

think that is easy to forget in our

busy lives. We spend a lot of time

putting other things and people

before ourselves, but we need to

remember to give ourselves a little

bit of love every day.

Black

Noodle

BoWl

Plantifully Based foodie

ingRedients

Bowl

Black rice soba noodles

Chickpeas

Broccolini

Cucumber

Soy maple tofu

Cashew dressing

Soy Maple Tofu

4 oz firm tofu, pressed

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp maple syrup

4 tbsp water

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1-2 tsp chili flakes

Cashew Dressing

¹⁄³ cup cashews

½ cup water

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp apple cider vinegar

2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp garlic and onion powder

1 tsp salt

method

Press tofu by wrapping it

in paper towel and placing

something heavy on it for 10

minutes. Then cut into small

cubes. In a nonstick pan on

medium heat, place tofu and

allow to get golden on the

outside and slightly crispy.

Make the sauce in a separate

container, using the soy

sauce, maple syrup, water

and seasonings. Once sauce

is mixed, pour on tofu and

cook for about 10-15 minutes

until sauce becomes thick and

caramelized and tofu is crispy.

For cashew dressing, blend all

of the ingredients in a high-

speed blender. Can store in

fridge for 2-3 days.