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GRANNY FEELGOOD'S GRILLED TOFU

A tangy marinade and sweet currants make tofu and brown rice fun and flavorful.

• 1 cup long-brown organic brown rice

•  ½ cup tamari (wheat-free soy sauce)

• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic

• 1 teaspoon sugar, honey or maple syrup

• 1 (12-ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cut into ½-inch cubes

• Vegetable oil spray

• 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed and kept warm

• 1 cup cauliflower florets, steamed and kept warm

•  ¼ cup currants

Place rice in a large pot with 2 ½ cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes, or until rice is tender.

Meanwhile, pour tamari into a shallow bowl. Add garlic and stir in sugar until dissolved. Add tofu cubes and set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Spray a skillet lightly with oil and place over medium-high heat. Drain and add tofu, reserving marinade. Cook, stirring constantly, until tofu is dark and caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes.

Spread cooked rice on a serving platter. Top with tofu, vegetables and currants. Spoon reserved marinade over all. Makes 2 to 4 servings.

Source: Adapted from Irving Fields.

Per serving (based on 4): 304 calories (15 percent from fat), 5.1 g fat (1 g saturated, 1.5 g monounsaturated), 0 cholesterol, 15.9 g protein, 51.3 g carbohydrates, 4.4 g fiber, 2,042.3 mg sodium.

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