Glazed Garlic Tofu - 2 pts, 21g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber

Serving Size : 4

Ingredients :

14 garlic cloves -- peeled
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 pound fresh tofu

Preparation Method :

1. Blend garlic, pepper flakes, soy sauce, vinegar and honey in a food processor or blender.

2. Transfer to a saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes until reduced by about one-third.

3. Meanwhile, cut tofu into thick strips or large cubes.

4. Add to garlic-and-vinegar mixture and poach about 4 minutes until tofu is heated through.

Makes 4 servings

This combination makes a well-flavored tofu to serve with almost any rice dishes. I sometimes very the flavor by adding Chinese five-spice powder or toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro or coriander. Serve with plain boiled rice or fried noodles.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items):

118 Calories; 3g Fat (18.9% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 778mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 5290

Recipe By : Quick After-Work Vegetarian Cookbook by Judy Ridgway
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