Low Carb Vegan Kung Pao Sauce

Low carb, eh?

Yeah I said it. I am not gonna deny it. I am on a bit of a diet. No not the YOU SUCK GO ON A DIET, kind of diet. Nope. Just decided that- hey. I've gained some unwanted weight over the past few years. And now it's time to change focus for a bit. Focusing on VEGETABLES. And no I am not completely nixing carbs. Believe me I know their good & good for you. I have nothing against carbs. But personally, I wanted to pump the brakes a bit. Step back & really take a look at my diet as a whole. And what I noticed is I could eat a little bit less carbs in the evening & a lot more vegetables. So here we are.

Kung Pao Tofu or Shrimp. Vegan or Not. It's up to you. I sometimes do shrimp, and sometimes do tofu. Whatever I feel like. *I'm a pescatarian so sometimes I have shrimp.

THIS BY THE WAY- is a super simple & fast recipe. I made it in less than 20 minutes. Probably less than 15. But I wasn't counting. Just know that it takes a very small amount of time for a whole lot of flavor- and to be low carb? Sheesh. 

By all means if you are not low carb - Add this over rice and BOOM. 
But if you are low carb- try it over cauliflower rice. I didn't have any last night or I would've totally done that. 

Let me know if you try this sauce! Tag me @thedailykale or #thedailykale so I can see your re-creations!

Vegan Kung Pao Sauce

​Recipe by: The Daily Kale 

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• 4 tbsp. Coconut aminos (or if using soy sauce- reduce to 3 tbsp.) 
• 1 tbsp. Water
• 1 tbsp. Coconut sugar (substitute natural sugar or agave)
• 1/2 tsp. Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp. Sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp. Cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp. Ginger powder
• 1/4 tsp. Chili flakes (optional)
• 1/8 tsp Garlic powder
• Black pepper, to taste

1. In a mixing bowl, mix all of the above ingredients together until well combined. 

For Kung Pao Tofu or Shrimp Meal

• 1/4 onion (chopped)
• 1/2 a block of Tofu (cut into cubes) or 10 shrimps 
• Broccoli (steamed)
• Green onion (chopped)
• 1/4 cup peanuts (unsalted)

1. Sautee onion in a pan with a little coconut oil. Add in your shrimp or tofu and sautee.
2. Once the tofu or shrimp is almost finished cooking, add in peanuts.
3. Turn heat off and add in the sauce, stirring around coating everything.
4. Serve over steamed broccoli. And or rice or cauliflower rice.