Boring tofu be-gone! This protein packed recipe, inspired by shape, is easy and quick to make; not to mention delightfully tasty.
Recipe yields 4 servings.
What you will need:
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon light miso
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 cups fresh or frozen shelled edamame
- 5 scallions, thinly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 14-ounce package organic light firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 8 slices
- Cooking spray
Directions:
- Preheat broiler to high. Whisk together orange juice and miso in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Mix in red and yellow peppers and cook for about 5 minutes or until tender. Add edamame and cook for 2 minutes more, then stir in scallions and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the miso mixture. Toss well and cook for 1 minute more or until scallions are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
- Place tofu on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush tops with the miso mixture. Place in the broiler 12 to 14 inches from heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Flip tofu, brush with the remaining miso mixture, and broil for 1 to 2 minutes more. Spoon edamame and pepper mixture on top, place on a brown rice pilaf or a bed of lettuce and serve.
Tip: You can purchase miso, a Japanese soybean paste, in ethnic markets. Look for the milder white or yellow variety.
by Local Green Circle, April 2010