BARBECUED TOFU

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This is adapted from a Moosewood recipe. I think that freezing, thawing, and pressing the liquid out of the tofu really improves the texture and makes it better able to absorb the sauce. I guess it's not strictly necessary to do it, though. :) Enjoy!

Provided by Aunt Cookie

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb tofu, frozen, thawed, and pressed
3 tablespoons oil
1 cup onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground fennel
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
1 -2 tablespoon molasses or 1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 (7 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup water
4 -5 dashes Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • After pressing the excess moisture out of the tofu, chop it into cubes.
  • Saute the onion, garlic and spices until the onions soften a bit.
  • Add the pepper and saute until the peppers turn bright green (if using green peppers :)).
  • Whisk together the sauce ingredients.
  • Combine the sauteed vegetables and the sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the tofu cubes in a shallow baking pan.
  • Bake, covered, at 350 F for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for another 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • This is good with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.7, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 964.9, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 12.7, Protein 12

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