According to One Green Planet, 99 percent of farmed animals never get to exhibit natural behaviors due to the cruelty they experience on factory farms. To combat this injustice, eat a vegan meal tonight. This pineapple stir fry, served with brown rice, is healthy, delicious, and ethical.
Serves: 6 Ingredients: Brown rice 1 lb drained tofu, cubed 5 tbsp soy sauce 4 tbsp pineapple juice 1 tbsp ginger 3/4 cup carrots, diced 1/2 cup snow peas, halved 1/2 cup water chestnuts, sliced 1 cup broccoli, chopped 3 scallions, sliced 2 cups pineapple, cubed 1/2 cup water for sautéing 3 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
Directions: 1. Press tofu and cut into cubes. 2. Mix marinade of 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp pineapple juice, and 1/2 tbsp of ginger and pour into a bag. Mix in tofu cubes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 3. Preheat oven to 400 degree Fahrenheit. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet. Set to the side. 4. Remove tofu once it is done marinating and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping tofu halfway through. 5. Follow directions on rice package and cook as directed. 6. While tofu is baking and rice is cooking, mix together tomato paste, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp pineapple juice, maple syrup, vinegar, and cornstarch/water. 7. Heat a large skillet with 2 tbsp water, add garlic and 1/2 tbsp ginger, and sauté for 3 minutes. 8. Add carrots and 1/4 cup water, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes. Next, add snow peas, water chestnuts, broccoli, scallions, and pineapple chunks. Cook for 2-3 minutes more. 9. Add stir fry sauce and tofu and mix everything together. 10. Serve with brown rice. Enjoy!
