Who says tofu has to be bland and boring? Try out this recipe for a kickin' appetizer to get your stomach going and you won't think of tofu the same way ever again!

Crunchy Tofu Chop
Serves 4
Ingredients:
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1 14 oz. pack extra firm tofu, sliced into 1 inch cubes
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1 Tbsp. coconut oil
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1 Tbsp. sesame oil
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2 large carrots, grated
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3/4 cup cooked and cooled brown rice
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1 small cucumber, seeded and diced
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3 green onions, thinly sliced
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1 bunch cilantro
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2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seed
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1/2 cup toasted cashews, roughly chopped
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salt and pepper, to taste
Dressing:
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 Tbsp. agave nectar/syrup
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2 tsp. Nam Prik chili sauce
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1 tsp. tamari
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Juice of one lime
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2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
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3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
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Instructions
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Place a frying pan over medium high heat. Add coconut oil.
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Once frying pan is heated, cook tofu until golden brown and slightly crispy.
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Add the rest of the ingredients, stir well to mix.
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Remove from heat and drizzle with dressing.
**Quinoa can be used as a substitute for brown rice. Feel free to top it off with more Nam Prik chili sauce to spice it up!
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