Minted Tomato, Onion & Glazed Tofu Kebabs

Makes: 4 servings

Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 14-ounce package extra-firm water-packed tofu, drained

• 1 tablespoon lime juice

• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

• 16 fresh mint leaves

• 4 plum tomatoes, quartered and seeded

• 1 onion, peeled, quartered and separated into layers

• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

• 1/4 cup kecap manis (see Note)

PREPARATION

1. Cut tofu in half horizontally, making two large slices about 1 inch thick. Fold a clean kitchen towel and place it on a cutting board or large plate. Set the tofu on the towel. Put another folded clean towel over the tofu and place a flat, heavy weight (such as a skillet) on top; drain for 15 minutes; remove the weight and cut the tofu into 1 1/2-inch pieces.

2. Preheat grill to medium-high.

3. Combine lime juice, soy sauce and ginger in a medium bowl. Add tofu and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

4. Tuck a mint leaf into each tomato quarter and thread onto 4 or 8 skewers alternately with tofu, onion and jalapeños. (Discard any remaining marinade.)

5. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the kebabs, turning occasionally, for 7 minutes. Brush with kecap manis and grill until the vegetables are softened and the tofu is well glazed, about 3 minutes more.

TIPS & NOTES

• Note: Kecap manis is a thick, palm sugar˜sweetened soy sauce. It’s used as a flavoring, marinade or condiment in Indonesian cooking. Find it in Asian food markets or online at importfood.com. To substitute for kecap manis, whisk 1 part molasses with 1 part reduced-sodium soy sauce.

• Tip: Oiling a grill rack before you grill foods helps ensure that the food won’t stick. Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

NUTRITION

Per serving: 178 calories; 6 g fat (1 g sat, 4 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 20 g carbohydrates; 12 g added sugars; 11 g protein; 2 g fiber; 546 mg sodium; 350 mg potassium.Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (25% daily value), Calcium (19% dv), Iron & Magnesium (16% dv).Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2 Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat.

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