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Take firm tofu and cut into small blocks.
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Heat a thin layer of extra virgin olive oil (or coconut oil) in a large pan on medium heat.
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Place garbanzo bean flour (see note) in a bag and add the tofu squares, tossing around until they are completely coated.
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Place each square in the pan, and shake salt and garlic powder over them.
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Turn heat down just a tad and let cook about 5 minutes per side or until a nice golden brown.
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Flip over and repeat, adding more oil if necessary.
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In a separate pan, saute onion in a little bit of oil.
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Once they start to brown, add sliced mushrooms and spinach.
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Sprinkle salt and garlic powder to taste.
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Saute on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes.
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I recommend serving this dish over a bed of brown rice or quinoa.
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I like to spoon the sauteed veggies out first, then the popcorn tofu chikin.
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Drizzle with magic sauce and top with a generous amount of nutritional yeast.
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Serve with apple cider soda.
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For the magic sauce: Mix vegan mayo and hot sauce and stir together.
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I usually add a splash of water to thin it out and make it more saucy.
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Add more or less Cholula depending on how spicy you want it.
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For the apple cider soda: Pour organic apple cider vinegar into a glass and fill it the rest of the way with filtered water.
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If you arent used to consuming apple cider vinegar, just start with a little bit.
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It can take some adjusting for your taste buds.
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If its too tart for you, try adding a dash of stevia.
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Note: You can find garbanzo bean flour in the bulk foods section of Whole Foods, Central Market, and Natural Grocers.