MUSHROOM TOFU BOWL

Mushrooms and tofu are both gentle, nourishing foods that strengthen digestion and provide easy-to-digest protein. Add seaweed or greens of choice for variety.  A great blog is here.

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Yields1 Serving
 1 Tablespoon of sunflower oil (oil of choice)
 2 Garlic cloves, minced
 2 Slices ginger, cut thin (fresh)
 3 Cups of vegetable or bone broth
 1 Teaspoon of salt
 1 Cup shiitake or enoki mushrooms (or any preferred mushroom)
 ½ Block firm tofu, cubed
 2 Tablespoons of sesame oil
 2 Tablespoons of soy sauce
 Teaspoon of rice vinegar
 1 Scallion, diced
1

In a large pot, heat the sunflower oil over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic, sauté for 1 minute.

2

Add the vegetable broth (or beef broth) and bring it to a simmer.

3

Add the salt and mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.

4

Gently add the tofu and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

5

Then, stir in soy sauce and rice vinegar.  Drizzle in the sesame oil.  (you may want to add more soy sauce)

6

Add to a large bowl and garnish with chopped scallions. 

7

Optional:  Add Spinach or your favorite green.  Seaweed is also a great addition.

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Ingredients

 1 Tablespoon of sunflower oil (oil of choice)
 2 Garlic cloves, minced
 2 Slices ginger, cut thin (fresh)
 3 Cups of vegetable or bone broth
 1 Teaspoon of salt
 1 Cup shiitake or enoki mushrooms (or any preferred mushroom)
 ½ Block firm tofu, cubed
 2 Tablespoons of sesame oil
 2 Tablespoons of soy sauce
 Teaspoon of rice vinegar
 1 Scallion, diced

Directions

1

In a large pot, heat the sunflower oil over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic, sauté for 1 minute.

2

Add the vegetable broth (or beef broth) and bring it to a simmer.

3

Add the salt and mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.

4

Gently add the tofu and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

5

Then, stir in soy sauce and rice vinegar.  Drizzle in the sesame oil.  (you may want to add more soy sauce)

6

Add to a large bowl and garnish with chopped scallions. 

7

Optional:  Add Spinach or your favorite green.  Seaweed is also a great addition.

Notes

MUSHROOM TOFU BOWL