Thai-Roasted Tofu with Chili and Basil
Ingredients
1 pound(s) , sliced into six 1/2-inch slices extra firm tofu
2 spray(s) cooking spray
3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
2 tsp olive oil
2 Tbsp , fresh, minced ginger root
2 tsp , about 1 large clove minced garlic
1 oz , or red, Thai-variety, thinly sliced (use 1 small pepper) green hot chile pepper(s)
1/2 cup(s) , thinly sliced dried shiitake mushroom(s)
1 small , sliced into 1/4-inch pieces sweet red pepper(s)
1 cup(s) , trimmed and cut in half uncooked string beans
2 Tbsp teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup(s) , Thai or Italian, fresh, torn (plus a few leaves whole for garnish) basil
2 Tbsp , thinly sliced on diagonal (for garnish) uncooked scallion(s)
2 cup(s) , kept hot cooked long grain brown rice
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Place tofu slices on several layers of paper towels. Cover with more paper towels and top with a cookie sheet. Place several heavy objects (like a can or heavy pots or pans) on cookie sheet to press out water from tofu for 30 minutes.
Coat cookie sheet with cooking spray. Cut tofu into cubes to yield 9 cubes per slice. Place on cookie sheet and brush with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Coat tofu with cooking spray and place in oven. Roast for 25 minutes, remove from oven and set aside.
Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add ginger, garlic and chili; cook until fragrant, about 10 to 15 seconds. Add mushrooms, cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add peppers and string beans; increase heat to high and cook until vegetables are cooked but still crisp, about 5 minutes.
Add remaining tablespoon of soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, basil and roasted tofu. Cook to warm through, about 1 minute. Garnish with scallions and basil. Serve with rice. Yields about 1 3/4 cups of tofu mixture and 1/2 cup of rice per serving.
Nutrition
1 smart points