ORZO WITH TOMATO AND FRIED TOFU

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I'm always on the lookout for a good vegetarian entreƩ, and since I love orzo and tofu I tried this recipe. My son is not too fond of feta cheese so I left it out of his portion, but the rest of us enjoyed it just as written. Note: after making this a few times I decided to try goat cheese and it was really good -- my son even liked it!

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch green onion, chopped
14 ounces extra firm tofu, diced
3 medium tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 cups orzo pasta
salt and pepper
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese or 4 ounces goat cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cook for about 5 minutes, until tender. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the garlic and green onions for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the tofu and continue cooking until golden brown.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, lemon juice and basil; cook for another minute. Combine with the cooked orzo pasta and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with the crumbled feta cheese sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.6, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 241, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.4, Protein 16.6

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