Seasoned Tofu Steaks and Vegetable Stir-fry with Ginger Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is the kind of main dish that will wow guests or family on many different levels-lots of color, lots of texture, and lots of spice. You mihgt want to double the recipe for the steaks for another meal. They're great stacked on a sandwich with lettu Ingredients:
1 (12.3-ounce) package reduced-fat firm silken tofu, drained |
1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs |
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/4 teaspoon dried dill |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon paprika |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1 large egg, lightly beaten |
2 teaspoons vegetable oil |
1/3 cup rice vinegar |
1/3 cup sugar |
1/2 cup water |
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1/4 cup water |
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger |
1 teaspoon vegetable oil |
1 cup yellow bell pepper strips |
1 cup snow peas |
1/2 cup chopped plum tomato |
2 cups cooked angel hair pasta or somen (wheat noodles; about 4 ounces uncooked pasta) |
Directions:
1. To prepare the tofu steaks, cut tofu lengthwise into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices. Place the tofu steaks on several layers of heavy-duty paper towels. Cover the steaks with additional paper towels, and let stand 5 minutes.
2. Combine flour and next 6 ingredients (flour through black pepper). Dredge each tofu steak in flour mixture. Dip into egg; dredge again in flour mixture. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu steaks; cook 6 minutes, turning after 3 minutes. Remove from skillet; cut each tofu steak into 4 wedges. Keep warm.
3. To prepare the ginger sauce, combine vinegar, sugar, 1/2 cup water, and soy sauce in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; stir into sugar mixture. Bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute or until thick. Remove from heat; stir in ginger. Keep warm.
4. To prepare vegetable stir-fry, heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and snow peas, and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add tomato, and stir-fry 1 minute. Serve over pasta, and top with ginger sauce and tofu wedges.
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