Sesame Tofu Stir Fry

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Sesame Tofu Stir Fry

 

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 lb. firm or extra firm tofu -- drained 1/4 C low

sodium

soy sauce

2 T dry sherry

1 1/2 T fresh ginger -- minced (divided)

1 1/2 T fresh garlic -- minced (divided)

1 tsp. peanut oil

4 C onions -- halved and sliced

3 C celery -- sliced thin, diagonally

3 C broccoli -- sliced thin, diagonally

3 C mung bean sprouts

3 C mushrooms

1/2 T arrowroot

2 T toasted sesame seeds -- almonds or cashews

2 C cooked brown rice

 

Combine soy sauce, sherry 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger and 1/2 tablespoon minced

garlic. Pour over tofu and set aside. Heat oil in wok over high heat and add

garlic and ginger. Cook for a few seconds then add remaining vegetables. Cook,

stirring frequently, and adding a splash of sherry, when necessary to prevent

sticking. Remove tofu from marinade and combine marinade with arrowroot. Mix

into vegetables and stir over medium heat to thicken sauce. Lower heat to a

simmer and add tofu. Cover and heat for 2-3 minutes. Serve over rice, topped

with sesame seeds or chopped nuts.

 

Source:

" FabulousFoods.com "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 345 Calories; 17g Fat (42.2% calories

from fat); 10g Protein; 41g Carbohydrate; 11g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

67mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Vegetable; 3

Fat.

 

NOTES : This recipe, a spa cuisine favorite at The Oaks in Ojai and The Palms

in Palm Springs, is from the book " The Ultimate Recipe for Fitness " by spa owner

Sheila Cluff and recipe developer Eleanor Brown. Packed with nutrition and

fiber, it's low in fat and calories and high in taste. Follow this link

for an interview with Sheila about her spa cuisine

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