{"product_id":"2940158558399","title":"52 Meatless Mondays","description":"Not quite ready to be a vegetarian or vegan? Maybe you want to give plant based meals a test drive and are looking for quick and easy recipes. Perhaps you're already part of the Meatless Monday movement and seeking new ideas for lunch or dinner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhatever your goal, 52 Meatless Mondays offers you plenty of options... everything from tasty salads to satisfying dinners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll find recipes for Midsummer Salad, Fruited Coleslaw, Ricotta Mousse with Asparagus, Vegan Pate, Smoky Lentil Tacos, Sweet and Sour Tofu with Coconut Peanut Rice, Roasted Vegetable Lasagna, Cajun Sloppy Joes Baked Potatoes and a whole lot more.\u003cbr\u003eHere's a sample recipe for you to try-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet and Sour Tofu with Coconut Peanut Rice\u003cbr\u003eIngredients\u003cbr\u003e1 20 ounce can pineapple chunks, drained, but don't throw away the juice\u003cbr\u003e1 12 ounce package of extra firm tofu, well drained and cut into about six slices\u003cbr\u003e3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar... or any other white vinegar\u003cbr\u003e2 tablespoons ketchup\u003cbr\u003e2 tablespoons soy sauce\u003cbr\u003e1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar\u003cbr\u003e1 tablespoon, chopped fresh ginger\u003cbr\u003e1 clove of garlic, finely chopped\u003cbr\u003e1 cup sliced red or green peppers or a combination of both\u003cbr\u003e1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with a little of the pineapple juice\u003cbr\u003eOil for sautéing\u003cbr\u003e3 cups cooked brown rice\u003cbr\u003e½ cup unsweetened coconut\u003cbr\u003e¼ cup chopped peanuts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the rice\u003cbr\u003eToast the peanuts and rice...you can either do this in a skillet or in the oven, but watch it carefully as they both burn easily.\u003cbr\u003eAdd them to the rice and stir well. Set aside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the Tofu\u003cbr\u003eIn a large square glass dish mix together I cup of pineapple juice, the vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, honey, ginger and garlic. Mix well and then place the tofu slices down into the mixture and carefully turn it over so each side gets a good coating of the marinade. Cover and place in the fridge for a few hours, all day if you can.\u003cbr\u003eIn a large skillet and over medium high heat, add about two tablespoons of oil and then carefully add the slices of tofu...don't toss the marinade.\u003cbr\u003eCook the tofu until it's well browned and almost crispy...you need to keep an eye on it and turn it frequently.\u003cbr\u003eRemove the tofu from the skillet and place on a platter and set to one side.\u003cbr\u003eAdd some more oil to the skillet and add the peppers and stir fry until crispy tender. Next add the pineapple chunks and cook until they're slightly caramelized.\u003cbr\u003eAdd the remaining marinade and stir well.\u003cbr\u003eNext add the cornstarch and cook until the mixture is slightly thickened.\u003cbr\u003eReheat the rice and then place on a platter.\u003cbr\u003eNext place the tofu slices on top of the rice.\u003cbr\u003eFinally pour the pineapple\/pepper mixture evenly over the tofu, letting some soak into the rice.\u003cbr\u003eServes 4.","brand":"Coldstream Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47084540068080,"sku":"2940158558399","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940158558399_p0.jpg?v=1764113382","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940158558399","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}