A romantic Vegetarian Meal for two

Being vegetarian or having diet restrictions can always be awkward when you first start dating, especially if your significant other is not used to dining with someone who has food restrictions.

There always seems to be that awkward bead of stress when choosing a restaurant.....will there be something my vegetarian counterpart can eat?.....Us vegetarians know that there is usually always something on the menu that we can order but, aside from eating out here is a great dish you can cook up for your vegetarian lover that will please all involved.

Check out this recipe for Teriyaki Tofu with an Eggplant, Basil and Mozzarella stack! Its fool proof, looks impressive, is easy to eat and is carb - free (no bloating here!!)

To start you will need:

1 block of sprouted tofu or firm tofu
Kona Coast island teriyaki marinade (I am obsessed with this!! but any marinade will do)
1 eggplant
1 tub of Boccini or baby mozzarella
1 punnet of cherry tomatoes
Bunch of Basil
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar

Start of with the eggplant. Finely slice it and spray with oil. Rub with salt and pepper (or get more adventurous and use your favourite spice rub). Place in oven to bake on medium heat, turn half way.

Slice mozzarella balls, and cherry tomatoes in half.

Slice tofu, place in pan with a little oil. Once cooked on each side, toss through a bit of the teriyaki marinade and cook to add colour. Remove from pan.

Assemble the eggplant stack with alternating layers of eggplant, mozzarella and basil. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Serve!

So easy and it looks so impressive!