Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 * Exported from MasterCook * Kung Pao Tofu Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Taste For Living Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock or fat-free mushroom broth 6 tablespoons MSG-free hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger 2 tablespoons Chinese chile paste 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 pounds low-fat extra-firm tofu -- cubed cooking spray 4 bell peppers (red, green and/or yellow) -- diced 2 small dried hot red peppers (optional) -- (2-3) soaked for 15 minutes in water 2/3 cup dry-roasted soy nuts -- optional 6 green onions -- split lengthwise & thinly sliced 1.Combine stock or broth, hoisin sauce, ginger, chili paste and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Add tofu cubes and toss to coat. Let marinate for 30 minutes. 2.Preheat oven to 350ºF. 3.Place marinated tofu on a large baking sheet with sides and bake for 20 minutes or until sauce thickens. 4.While the tofu is baking, cook the vegetables: Spray a wok or large sauté pan once with cooking spray and heat over low heat. Add bell peppers and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Drain soaked hot peppers, if using, add to the pan and cook a few seconds. 5.When the tofu is cooked, stir in cooked peppers and soy nuts, if using. Sprinkle with green onions before serving. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 108 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (14% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; trace Cholesterol; 305mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates NOTES : Nutrition Bonus: A typical restaurant serving of kung pao chicken has more than 70 grams of fat! Roasted soy nuts are much lower in fat than peanuts or cashews and have the added benefit of soy isoflavones. Make Ahead: The tofu may be marinated several hours in advance. Photo available at: http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=23168 & a=685914 Nutr. Assoc. : 0 3694 0 0 0 26519 0 2237 0 0 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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