Low Fat Minted Tomato Onion Glazed Tofu Kebabs Recipe

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Low Fat Minted Tomato Onion Glazed Tofu Kebabs Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra-firm tofu, drained
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 16 fresh mint leaves
  • 4 ripe plum tomatoes, quartered and seeded
  • 1 onion, peeled, quartered & separated into layers
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut into, 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup indonesian sweet soy sauce, see recipe

    • Method

  • Cut tofu in half-horizontally, making two large slices about 1 inch thick.
  • Cover a cutting board with aluminum foil and place it so that one end extends over the sink.
  • Prop up the other end so the board slants slightly toward the sink.
  • Place tofu slices on the board, side by side.
  • Cover tofu with a second sheet of foil.
  • Place another cutting board or a baking sheet over the foil and weight it with heavy cans or books.
  • Let stand for 15 minutes; remove weights and cut tofu into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill.
  • In a medium bowl, blend lime juice, soy sauce and ginger.
  • Add tofu and toss to coat.
  • Cover with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • Tuck a mint leaf into each tomato quarter and thread onto 4 or 8 doubled skewers alternately with tofu, Onion and jalapenos.
  • Discard marinade.
  • Using a long-handled barbecue brush, coat the grill rack lightly with oil.
  • Grill kebabs, turning occasionally, for 7 minutes.
  • Brush with Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce and grill until vegetables are softened and tofu is well glazed, about 3 minutes more.
  • Serve Immediately.
  • Makes 4 servings.
  • Calories per serving; 19 grams protein; 10 grams fat1 grams saturated fat; 12 grams carbohydrate; 320 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol; 3 grams fiber

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