Day 288 Tahini Rubbed Tofu and Bok Choy with Turnip Sauce

Tahini Rubbed Tofu and Bok Choy with Turnip Sauce

1 Pound Extra Firm Tofu
1 Cup Tahini
6 Heads Baby Bok Choy, halved
2 Turnips, cubed
2 Cups Veggie Stock
1 Teaspoon Ginger, grated
1 Teaspoon cilantro, chopped
Salt and Pepper to taste

Ingredients

1.  Grill the bok choy until tender.

Grilled bok choy

2. Slice the tofu into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices. Place the slices on a baking sheet rubbed with olive oil. Season with pepper. Spoon the tahini over the slices.  Bake at 400 F for 10 minutes.

Baked tofu

3.  Heat the stock and ginger in a sauce pan.  Add the turnips and cook until soft.  Remove from heat and add the cilantro and salt.  Using a immersion blender, blend the veggies into a sauce.

Cooking turnips

4.  To serve, pour the sauce over the bok choy and eat with the tofu slices.

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