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Marinated Tofu with Veggies

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound firm tofu drained and cut into 1/2” cubes
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pound mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch asparagus spears cut into 1 inch lengths
  • 1/4 pound snow peas cut in half diagonally
  • 2/3 cup vegetable broth
  • 2/3 cup dry white wine or use white grape juice with a splash of vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine the drained and cubed tofu, garlic, thyme, 1 tablespoon oil, salt and pepper. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
  • To a large heated skillet, add the tofu and marinade and cook till lightly browned. Transfer to a plate.
  • In the same skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil and add the onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook another 2 minutes. Next add the asparagus and snow peas and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the wine and vegetable broth.
  • In a measuring cup, blend the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water; add water to make 1/3 cup. Pour cornstarch mixture into the skillet, bring to a boil, and continue to cook until veggies are tender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle tofu over the top.

Notes

Per Serving: 200 Calories; 13g Fat; 8g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; trace Cholesterol; 191mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat.
SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve with a big spinach salad and bowl of baby carrots for the table.
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