Ginger-Chile Tofu with Red Peppers

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Ginger-Chile Tofu with Red Peppers
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Wed, 02-06-2008 - 7:01pm




Ginger-Chile Tofu With Red Peppers



Prep: 15 minutes; Cook: 16 minutes; Other: 30 minutes.


INGREDIENTS:
1 (14-ounce) package reduced-fat firm or extra-firm tofu
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into strips
2 large garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon peeled fresh ginger, minced
4 small dried hot chile peppers, or to taste
2 tablespoons water
2 scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Chopped fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish


INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Cut the block of tofu in half lengthwise. Put the halves on 4 sheets of paper towels, and cover with another 4 sheets. Cover with a heavy cutting board, or a plate weighted with cans. Change the towels if they become saturated. Weight the tofu for a total of 30 minutes. (Or buy "pressed tofu" and skip this step.)


2. Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside.


3. Heat the peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, about 10 minutes.


4. Add the garlic, ginger, and chile peppers, and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds. Add the tofu and 2 tablespoons water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is hot, about 5 minutes. Add the scallions; stir for about 30 seconds.


5. Turn off the heat, then stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil; garnish with cilantro and serve.


(Serving size: about 3/4 cup.)


NUTRITION PER SERVING:
CALORIES 335; FAT 14g (sat 2g,mono 5g,poly 6g); PROTEIN 14g; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 67mg; SODIUM 148mg; FIBER 9g; IRON 4mg; CARBOHYDRATE 40g

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Registered: 09-02-2004
Thu, 02-07-2008 - 8:27am

Oooh, this sounds good!

My DH never ate tofu before we met, I serve and eat it on a regular basis and I was shocked last weekend when he took some at a buffet!





Lilypie First Birthday tickers
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Registered: 08-07-2007
Thu, 02-07-2008 - 7:24pm

Isn't it a great feeling to know that you are making a difference in his health too?

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Registered: 09-02-2004
Thu, 02-07-2008 - 10:56pm
I bought pressed tofu today. At least I think I did. It's very dense and a lot flatter than regular extra firm tofu. There's at least 50 different kinds of tofu at the Chinese grocery store!




Lilypie First Birthday tickers
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Registered: 06-20-2007
Fri, 02-08-2008 - 12:06pm

Ooh, this sounds yummy! I have some extra firm tofu in the fridge, as well as all the other ingredients (except for the chiles). Maybe I'll try it this weekend. I'll let you know how it is!


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Registered: 09-02-2004
Tue, 02-12-2008 - 11:18pm

This was good but a little bland. Probably should have used more soy sauce but even with reduced sodium SS it's still a lot of sodium.



Ginger-chili tofu



Served on top of quinoa because I didn't have time to make brown rice.





Edited 2/12/2008 11:19 pm ET by somerandomthoughts




Lilypie First Birthday tickers
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Wed, 02-13-2008 - 7:58am
The colors are beautiful.
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