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| Dinner is ready! |
I almost don't know where to start. It's been way to long since I've posted anything even though we really have been cooking, and certainly eating. :-) I know I have a lot back-logged, but I figured I would start with what we are doing tonight! This one actually comes from the Weight Watcher's Cookbook. Andrew wanted to try something with tofu, and this seemed pretty simple. Simple is good. Tonight is a big workout day. Training session at 2 and then triathlon class at 5:30. I figured by the time I get home tonight, I won't be in the mood for something complicated! I think this would be super tasty on the grill too, but since Andrew has kickboxing tonight, he is not available for grilling. Also, I ended up making a broccoli slaw to go with it. That was super easy. That was just a bag of organic broccoli slaw (found in the produce section) which I heated up in the microwave for 3.5 minutes. Then I tossed it with a tiny bit of leftover pasta sauce that I had made the other night. It was just jar sauce with chicken sausage, but very tasty. I have to say Andrew loved it!!! His comment was, "We need to find MORE recipes with tofu." I have to give him credit, he found this recipe. I think this is going to be a staple for us this summer. :-)
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| Kebabs! |
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| Broccoli Slaw |
Ingredients:
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice.
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce (I am just using regular)
4 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced, peeled fresh ginger (I am using the dried stuff)
5-6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 pound firm tofu, cut into 24 cubes
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 red or yellow pepper, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 onion, cut into 8 wedges (leave root end intact)
8 small mushrooms
8 cherry tomatoes
Directions:
1. In a shallow bowl, combine lemon juice, soy sauce, oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper. Add tofu, zucchini, peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Let stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, at least 2 hours.
2. Preheat the broiler. Beginning and ending with an onion wedge, alternately thread the marinated vegetables, tofu, and tomatoes onto 8 metal (12 inch) skewers. Place on the broiler rack. Broil, basting with the marinade, until the vegetables are slightly charred and the tofu is browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Brush with any remaining marinade before serving.
Nutritional Info: (Serving size is 2 skewers)
263 calories, 2 grams of fat, 0 cholesterol, 17 grams of carbs, 6 grams of fiber, 21 grams of protein.
