Ww Thai-Roasted Tofu With Chili and Basil

Submitted by Queenkungfu

"If you think tofu has no taste, think again! We pressed out its water and then roasted it with soy sauce to create a wonderful dense texture and a delicious, smoky flavor. 6 points per serving. from www.weightwatchers.com"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 17mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb extra firm tofu, sliced into six 1/2-inch slices
• cooking spray
• 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons gingerroot, fresh, minced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic, about 1 large clove
• 1 hot green chili pepper, thinly sliced (or red, Thai-variety)
• 1⁄2 cup shiitake mushroom, thinly sliced
• 1 small sweet red pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1 cup uncooked string bean, trimmed and cut in half
• 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil (Thai or Italian, torn.plus a few leaves whole for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced on diagonal (for garnish)
• 2 cups cooked brown rice, kept hot

directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Place tofu slices on several layers of paper towels.
3. Cover with more paper towels and top with a cookie sheet.
4. Place several heavy objects (like a can or heavy pots or pans) on cookie sheet to press out water from tofu for 30 minutes.
5. Coat cookie sheet with cooking spray.
6. Cut tofu into cubes to yield 9 cubes per slice.
7. Place on cookie sheet and brush with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.
8. Coat tofu with cooking spray and place in oven.
9. Roast for 25 minutes, remove from oven and set aside.
10. Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat.
11. Add ginger, garlic and chili; cook until fragrant, about 10 to 15 seconds.
12. Add mushrooms, cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
13. Add peppers and string beans; increase heat to high and cook until vegetables are cooked but still crisp, about 5 minutes.
14. Add remaining tablespoon of soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, basil and roasted tofu.
15. Cook to warm through, about 1 minute.
16. Garnish with scallions and basil.
17. Serve with rice.
18. Yields about 1 3/4 cups of tofu mixture and 1/2 cup of rice per serving.