Sunday, December 5, 2010

Tofu Cutlet on Toast



Tofu Cutlets:
1 package firm tofu (frozen and pressed for meaty texture)*
2 cups Bread crumbs
1 egg, mixed
salt and pepper
4 Tbsp vegetable oil

*refer to earlier blog posts for procedure

Sandwich:
2 slices
Plus any other ingredients you would like to add:
Examples:
3 Slices Swiss Cheese, Tomato, Lettuce, Horseradish

Cut the tofu into 1/2 inch slices. Dip the tofu into the egg mixture, cover with bread crumbs and deep fry in a pan of oil. Let the tofu drain on a paper towel. Add two slices of tofu to the sandwich.

Avocado Chocolate Mousse


I made my friend Jenna guess what she thought this Chocolate Mousse was made with. After a few failed attempts, she was amazed when I told her the main ingredient was avocado. The avocados give the mousse a rich, creamy texture. Its also a sugar free for those of you who are taking a break from unhealthy desserts.

2 Avocados (neither overripe nor underripe)
(about 2 cups mashed)
1/4 cup plus 3 Tbsp agave nectar
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs raw cocoa powder (add more to taste if necessary)
3 Tbs raw almond butter (I included the recipe below for almond butter)
1 tsp lemon juice
pinch ground cinnamon
pinch ground nutmeg or cardamom


Almond Butter:

1 cup almonds
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
salt to taste

Bake the almonds at 350 degree F. Add the three ingredients to the food processor and blend until you get the consistency you desire.



Add the three ingredients to the food processor and blend until creamy. Transfer to bowls and serve immediately.