VEGAN -- Shanghai Tofu Burgers & Chinese Slaw

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* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Shanghai Tofu Burgers with Chinese Slaw

 

Recipe By :

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : International Sandwiches

Sept '97

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 cup minced green onions

1/4 cup pineapple juice

1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari or soy sauce

2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger

2 teaspoons sesame seeds -- toasted

1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

1 teaspoon chile paste with garlic

2 garlic cloves -- minced

1 pound firm tofu -- drained

Cooking spray

8 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns

Chinese Slaw

1/2 cup Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce (see recipe)

 

Combine first 8 ingredients in a shallow dish. Cut tofu lengthwise into 8

(1/2-inch-thick) slices. Add tofu to dish, and spoon green onion mixture over

tofu. Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 1 hour, turning tofu

occasionally.

Preheat oven to 425º.

Place tofu on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425º for 20

minutes or until lightly browned. Place 1 tofu slice on bottom half of bun; top

with 1/2 cup Chinese Slaw. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon Red Bell Pepper Sauce;

cover with top half of bun. Repeat procedure with remaining ingredients.

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To Make Chinese Slaw:

 

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Let stand at least 15 minutes.

 

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

 

Cuisine:

" Asian "

Source:

" Cooking Light, September 1997, p.130 "

Copyright:

" Cooking Light "

T(Baking Time):

" 0:20 "

 

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Per serving: 233 Calories (kcal); 8g Total Fat; (28% calories from fat); 10g

Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 524mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates

 

Serving Ideas : The recipe for Chinese Slaw can also be served as a side salad.

 

 

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* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce

 

Recipe By :

Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Sauces/Condiments/Marinades Sept '97

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 cup bottled roasted red bell peppers

1/2 cup tomato juice

2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes -- packed without oil (about

1 ounce)

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 garlic cloves

 

Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.

 

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon

 

Description:

" This versatile sauce is used in both Grilled Portobello Club and

Shanghai Tofu Burgers. "

Source:

" Cooking Light, September 1997, p.130 "

Copyright:

" Cooking Light "

Yield:

" 1 1/2 Cups "

 

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Per serving: 5 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (4% calories from fat); trace

Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 35mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : Store pepper sauce in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2

weeks.

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