Soy-Glazed Tofu and Carrots

Similar to a stir-fry but healthier. Obtained from Everyday Food magazine.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 3  tablespoons soy sauce
•  coarse salt
• 8 -9  medium carrots, cut into 2 inch thin lengths
• 2 (14 ounce) packages extra firm tofu, cubed
• 4  scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 -2  tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 -2  teaspoon  toasted sesame oil

Directions

1. Heat broiler.
2. Set oven rack 5 inches from heat.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon salt.
4. Add carrots; toss to coat.
5. With a slotted spoon, transfer carrots (reserve bowl with marinade) to broiling pan, keeping carrots on one side.
6. A few pieces at a time, add tofu to marinade; turn gently to coat and transfer to broiling pan (reserve remaining marinade).
7. Broil until carrots are tender and tofu is browned, turning tofu halfway through cooking time.
8. Toss carrots occasionally (more during the last few minutes of cooking), 30-35 minutes.
9. Transfer tofu and carrots to marinade bowl, add scallions, vinegar and sesame oil; toss gently to combine.