Yummy sounding Miso-Glazed Tofu Vegetable Brochettes and Soba Noodles :)

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I'll have to get some mushrooms and give this a try.

Thank you and welcome into our group

 

Zena

 

, " cassar.samantha "

<cassar.samantha wrote:

>

> I just joined this group and thought I'd contribute. I really don't

> know how to add files, so I hope this will work out!

>

> *I tried this recipe from Canadian Living Magazine, and even though

I

> am not particularly a good cook, this turned out great! Double the

> recipe for a week's worth of lunches J Rating: 9/10

>

> Miso-Glazed Tofu Vegetable Brochettes

> 1 sweet potato

> 1 pkg (350 g) extra-firm tofu

> 1 Japanese or small Italian eggplant

> ¼ cup miso (fermented soybean paste)

> 3 tbsp vegetable oil

> 1 tbsp granulated sugar

> 2 tsp minced gingerroot

> 1 tsp sesame oil

> 16 mushrooms, stemmed

> 1. Peel sweet potato and cut into 1.5-inch (4 cm) cubes; place

> in microwaveable bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute.

> 2. Pat tofu dry; cut tofu and eggplant into same-size cubes. Add

> to bowl

> 3. Stir together miso, vegetable oil, 2 tbsp (25 mL) water,

> sugar, ginger and sesame oil. Add to bowl along with mushrooms,

> tossing to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes.

> 4. Thread tofu and vegetables onto skewers; brush with any

> marinade. Place on greased grill over medium heat. Close lid and

> grill, turning often, until vegetables are tender, about 18

minutes.

> Makes 4 servings. Per serving: about 311 cal, 14 g pro, 18 g total

> fat, (2g sat. fat), 28 g carb, 5 g fibre, 0 mg chol, 659 mg sodium,

%

> RDI: 15% calcium, 20% iron, 118% vit A, 17% vit C, 19% folate.

>

> Soba Noodles

> In saucepan of boiling water, cook 1 pkg (250 g) Japanese buckwheat

> boodles, stirring gently, until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and

> rinse with cold water. Pat dry. Serve with 1 cup (250 mL) soba

noodle

> dipping sauce; 1 green onion, thinly sliced, and dab of wasabi

paste.

> Makes 4 servings.

>

> Tip: Look for soba noodles and dipping sauce in the sushi or Asian

> section of natual food and grocery stores.

>