ORZO WITH TOMATO AND FRIED TOFU

Orzo with Tomato and Fried Tofu image

Pan fried tofu is mixed with orzo, fresh diced tomatoes, lemon and basil then sprinkled with feta cheese. I like cow's milk feta, but goat cheese would be really yummy as well.

Provided by Siri Blanchette

Categories Pasta and Noodles Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, diced
3 medium tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 cups orzo pasta
salt and pepper to taste
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta 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 20 to 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, season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with crumbled feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.2 calories, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 44.7 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 625.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g