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jennifaaaa
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Tofu recipes....

Any one have any recipes to make with tofu?

Posted 3/27/06 4:41 PM
 
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Re: Tofu recipes....

I would love some also!! Chat Icon

Posted 3/27/06 6:35 PM
 

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Re: Tofu recipes....

I like to get extra firm tofu, drain it and then set it in a bowl cover it with a towl and place weight (I stack plates on top of it) and leave in the fridge overnight. This isn't necesary, but I like the texture better. I then slice and marinade in soy, hoison and chili sauces for a few hours. I bake it at 375 for about 20 min. Then I have it in the fridge for stirfrys or to have by itself with rice or to put in soup.

Posted 3/28/06 4:01 PM
 

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Re: Tofu recipes....

Yummmmm!!!!Chat Icon

Posted 3/28/06 4:23 PM
 

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Re: Tofu recipes....

I'm making Tofu Primavera tonight - I bought extra hard Tofu that's already chopped. Drain the tofu and let it sit in the fridge for a day. Then, in a large saucepan put in some olive oil and saute garlic. Add veggies (I like mushrooms, asparagus, artichokes and tomatoes). Let them cook for a few minutes and then add sauce - you can add your favorite marinara, or, you can add a cup of Feta cheese and let it melt in the saucepan with everything. Squeeze half a lemon of juice. Let it simmer for a few minutes and then take it out and put it over your favorite pasta. It's YUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMY!

Posted 3/29/06 11:06 AM
 

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Re: Tofu recipes....

this sounds REALLY good!!

Im coming over for dinner!! Chat Icon

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Posted 3/29/06 11:33 AM
 

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Re: Tofu recipes....

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this sounds REALLY good!!

Im coming over for dinner!! Chat Icon

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me too!

Posted 3/29/06 11:52 AM
 

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Mmmmmm... it WAS yummy!! Chat Icon

Posted 3/30/06 9:11 AM
 

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Re: Tofu recipes....



When do you add the tofu? After all the veggies/sauce/feta is simmered or before?

I was gonna buy this the other nite and then I put it back b/c I thought, how the hell am I gonna make this???

Thanks for your idea. Next time I go I will pick it back up again. Chat Icon

Posted 3/30/06 10:09 AM
 

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Re: Tofu recipes....

I first saute the garlic for a minute or so and then I add all the veggies, sauce and tofu and let it simmer all together for 5-10 minutes, until the veggies are nice and soft. It's really, really easy. The only time consuming part is chopping the garlic and veggies!

Posted 3/30/06 10:14 AM
 

jennifaaaa
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Re: Tofu recipes....

OMG!!! THANK YOU BETH FOR THIS RECIPE!!!
I tried it on Saturday and DH and I loved it!!!!


TY TY TY!!!Chat Icon

Posted 4/3/06 10:33 AM
 

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Re: Tofu recipes....

Posted by jennifaaaa

OMG!!! THANK YOU BETH FOR THIS RECIPE!!!
I tried it on Saturday and DH and I loved it!!!!


TY TY TY!!!Chat Icon



So glad you liked it!! This week I'm going to try this Tofu recipe:

Asian Tofu-Noodle Soup
29 oz vegetable broth
1 cup water
2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp ginger root, freshly grated, divided
3 cup mushroom(s), shiitake, stems removed, caps sliced
4 oz uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti, broken in half
3/4 cup carrot(s), sliced
1 1/4 cup snow peas, fresh, trimmed, cut in half on the diagonal
1 cup canned yellow corn, baby, cut in half
8 oz firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 cup scallion(s), sliced


Instructions
In a large saucepan, bring broth, water, soy sauce, garlic and 2 teaspoons of ginger to a boil over medium-high heat.

Add mushrooms, spaghetti and carrots; boil 5 minutes. Add snow peas and baby corn; boil 2 minutes. Add tofu; boil until vegetables are crisp-tender and spaghetti is al dente, about 2 minutes more.

Remove from heat and stir in scallions and remaining teaspoon of ginger. Yields about 1 3/4 cups per serving.

Posted 4/3/06 11:09 AM
 

Bxgell2
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Re: Tofu recipes....

Here's another one I'm going to try this week - vegetarian tofu burgers:

Ingredients


1/2 pound carrot(s), grated
4 medium scallion(s), minced
2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
7 1/2 oz firm tofu, extra-firm preferred, well-drained and diced
1 cup dried bread crumbs, whole-wheat
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
2 large egg white(s)
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
4 medium reduced-calorie hamburger roll(s)


Instructions


Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add carrots, scallions and garlic; sauté until carrots are tender, about 4 minutes. Add tofu and sauté for 1 minute more; transfer mixture to a medium-size bowl.


Stir in bread crumbs, teriyaki sauce, egg whites, salt and pepper. Shape into 4 equal-sized patties, pressing firmly with your hands.


Wipe out sauté pan and coat it with cooking spray again. Fry patties on both sides until crisp and brown, about 3 minutes per side. Serve on rolls.

Posted 4/3/06 11:16 AM
 

Bxgell2
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Re: Tofu recipes....

Posted by Bxgell2

Here's another one I'm going to try this week - vegetarian tofu burgers:

Ingredients


1/2 pound carrot(s), grated
4 medium scallion(s), minced
2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
7 1/2 oz firm tofu, extra-firm preferred, well-drained and diced
1 cup dried bread crumbs, whole-wheat
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
2 large egg white(s)
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
4 medium reduced-calorie hamburger roll(s)


Instructions


Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add carrots, scallions and garlic; sauté until carrots are tender, about 4 minutes. Add tofu and sauté for 1 minute more; transfer mixture to a medium-size bowl.


Stir in bread crumbs, teriyaki sauce, egg whites, salt and pepper. Shape into 4 equal-sized patties, pressing firmly with your hands.


Wipe out sauté pan and coat it with cooking spray again. Fry patties on both sides until crisp and brown, about 3 minutes per side. Serve on rolls.



I made these last night and they were sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo yummy! I put them on toasted whole wheat rolls with some tomato and mmmmm...

Posted 4/4/06 2:45 PM
 

Elbee
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Re: Tofu recipes....

I'm making this tonight

Asian Sesame Stirfy
Quick Cuisine by Bonnie Stern

Ingredients :
12 oz lowfat extra firm tofu
2 tbl sesame oil
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 tsp vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 tbl fresh ginger root chopped
2 carrots sliced 1/4" thick on the diagonal
2 red bell peppers halved/seeded sliced
1/4 lb snow peas trimmed
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce

Method :
Cut tofu into 1 inch cubes. In medium bowl, gently toss with sesame oil and sesame seeds.

Heat vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet or wok over Medium-High heat.

Add tofu and brown lightly. Remove and reserve.

If there are a lot of sesame seeds in oil, strain and return to skillet.

Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to one minute.

Add carrots and peppers; cook 2-3 minutes or until beginning to soften.

Add snow peas and teriyaki sauce.

Bring to a boil.

Place vegetables on serving platter and top with tofu.

Makes 4 servings


NOTES : Serve this with steamed rice or noodles.

Posted 4/4/06 2:59 PM
 
 

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