BBQ Tofu & Sorghum Glazed Heirloom Carrots

1 14-Ounce Package Extra Firm Tofu
¾ Cup Millet 
3 Cloves Garlic
1 Bunch Collard Greens
½ Pound Multicolored Heirloom Carrots
Tablespoons Butter 
2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
Tablespoons Sorghum Syrup 
2 Teaspoons Southern Spice Blend (Celery Seeds, Dill Seeds, Black Mustard Seeds & Ground Turmeric)
1 1-Inch Piece Ginger
1 Teaspoon White Sesame Seeds
¼ Cup Barbecue Sauce

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Wash and dry the fresh produce. Drain the tofu and pat it dry with paper towels; cut it into 1-inch cubes. Peel and mince the garlic and ginger. Remove and discard the stems of the collard greens; roughly chop the leaves. Quarter the carrots lengthwise.
  2. Start the millet pilaf: In a medium pot, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add thegarlic and spice blend; cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until toasted and fragrant. Add the collard greens; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly wilted. Add the millet; cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until toasted and fragrant.
  3. Finish the millet pilaf: Add the heavy cream and 2¼ cups of water to the pot of greens and millet; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer, without stirring, 20 to 22 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the millet is tender. Remove from heat and fluff the cooked millet with a fork. Stir inhalf the butter; season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside in a warm place.
  4. Cook and dress the tofu: Once the millet has cooked for about 5 minutes, season the cubed tofu with salt and pepper. In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium until hot. Add the seasoned tofu; cook, flipping occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Transfer to a medium bowl. Addthree-quarters of the barbecue sauce to the bowl of tofu; stir gently to coat. Set aside. Wipe out the pan.
  5. Glaze the carrorts: In the same pan used to cook the tofu, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the carrots and ginger;cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add ½ cup of water; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 4 minutes, or until the water has evaporated. Add the sorghum syrup and remaining butter; cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and thoroughly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste; remove from heat.
  6. Plate your dish: Divide the BBQ tofu, millet pilaf and glazed carrots between 2 dishes. Garnish with the remaining barbecue sauce and sesame seeds. Enjoy!


Ingredients

1 14-Ounce Package Extra Firm Tofu
¾ Cup Millet 
3 Cloves Garlic
1 Bunch Collard Greens
½ Pound Multicolored Heirloom Carrots
Tablespoons Butter 
2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
Tablespoons Sorghum Syrup 
2 Teaspoons Southern Spice Blend (Celery Seeds, Dill Seeds, Black Mustard Seeds & Ground Turmeric)
1 1-Inch Piece Ginger
1 Teaspoon White Sesame Seeds
¼ Cup Barbecue Sauce


Directions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Wash and dry the fresh produce. Drain the tofu and pat it dry with paper towels; cut it into 1-inch cubes. Peel and mince the garlic and ginger. Remove and discard the stems of the collard greens; roughly chop the leaves. Quarter the carrots lengthwise.
  2. Start the millet pilaf: In a medium pot, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add thegarlic and spice blend; cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until toasted and fragrant. Add the collard greens; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly wilted. Add the millet; cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until toasted and fragrant.
  3. Finish the millet pilaf: Add the heavy cream and 2¼ cups of water to the pot of greens and millet; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer, without stirring, 20 to 22 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the millet is tender. Remove from heat and fluff the cooked millet with a fork. Stir inhalf the butter; season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside in a warm place.
  4. Cook and dress the tofu: Once the millet has cooked for about 5 minutes, season the cubed tofu with salt and pepper. In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium until hot. Add the seasoned tofu; cook, flipping occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Transfer to a medium bowl. Addthree-quarters of the barbecue sauce to the bowl of tofu; stir gently to coat. Set aside. Wipe out the pan.
  5. Glaze the carrorts: In the same pan used to cook the tofu, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the carrots and ginger;cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add ½ cup of water; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 4 minutes, or until the water has evaporated. Add the sorghum syrup and remaining butter; cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and thoroughly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste; remove from heat.
  6. Plate your dish: Divide the BBQ tofu, millet pilaf and glazed carrots between 2 dishes. Garnish with the remaining barbecue sauce and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Sorghum is an extremely versatile grain that you can serve like rice or quinoa or other whole grains.You can cook sorghum grain using your stovetop, slow cooker, oven, rice cooker or whatever option you prefer to prepare your favorite meals. Whole grain sorghum adds a hearty, nutty flavor to your favorite recipes. Use it in salads and in place of pasta and rice. Sorghum grain can also be toasted as a crunchy addition to a tossed salad. Be sure to check out our cooking tips library and get started with new and exciting recipes today.

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