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Vegetarian Recipe: Tofu Kebabs
Posted on Thu, Jun. 19, 2008
MAIN DISH
TOFU KEBABS
These skewers are a great vegetarian option for the usual meat-heavy barbecue. If you're not firing up the grill, cook them in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using.
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons warm water
• 2 tablespoons miso
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 6 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
• 2 lemons, cut into ¼-inch thick slices
• 12 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained and cubed (1 ½- to 2-inch pieces)
• 12 small shiitake mushroom caps (or 3 large ones cut into quarters)
• White and black sesame seeds, for sprinkling
Heat grill to medium. Combine sugar, soy sauce, water, miso, sesame oil, ginger and shallot in a small bowl.
Thread scallions, lemons, tofu and mushrooms onto skewers, alternating. Each skewer should have two pieces of tofu. Brush on glaze, covering all sides.
Grill, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and the scallions and mushrooms have softened slightly, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.
Source: Amanda Berne, San Francisco Chronicle.
Per serving: 180 calories (25 percent from fat), 5 g fat (1 g saturated), 0 cholesterol, 10 g protein, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 875 mg sodium.
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