Two tofu recipes from Messina's book

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Since we're talking about tofu... These two look different.

 

Ellen C.

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Tofu Corn Puffs

 

Recipe By : The Vegetarian Way, Mark & Virginia Messina

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Vegan Vegetarian

tofu Burgers & Loaves

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 cup cashews

1/2 cup water

1/2 pound tofu

2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

1 small onion -- finely chopped

2 cups corn kernels -- fresh or frozen

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

2 cups fresh whole wheat bread crumbs

vegetable oil for frying

 

Makes 8 patties.

 

Place the cashews and water in a blender and process until the cashews are

completely pureed. Add the tofu and nutritional yeast and blend until all the

ingredients are well mixed. Place the mixture in a bowl and stir in the onion,

corn, basil, and bread crumbs.

 

For the mixture into patties and brown them in a small amount of vegetable oil.

 

Formatted and posted by Ellen C. <ellen

 

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Per serving (excluding unknown items): 1719 Calories; 57g Fat (28% calories

from fat); 73g Protein; 259g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 1816mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 16 Starch/Bread; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 9 1/2 Fat

 

NOTES : " These are light and airy and make wonderful burgers. "

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26176 0

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Tofu French Fries w/ Spicy Peanut Sauce

 

Recipe By : The Vegetarian Way, Mark & Virginia Messina

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Vegan Vegetarian

tofu Appetizers

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 pounds firm tofu

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

5 tablespoons smooth peanut butter

3 tablespoons brown sugar

4 tablespoons tamari soy sauce

1 teaspoon cayenne

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon water -- to 2 tbsp

 

Cut the tofu into pieces the size and shape of french fries. Brush the pieces

lightly with the oil. Spread in 1 layer on a cookie sheet and place under the

broiler. Broil both sides for about 10 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

 

Mix together the peanut butter, brown sugar, tamari, cayenne, and garlic. Add

enough of the water to give the sauce a creamy consistency. Use as a sauce or

dip.

 

Serves 8 as an entree. Also makes a fun hors d'oeuvre.

 

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