Lime-Apricot Tofu
The Nitty Gritty:
Bright, citrus-y flavors in an ultra-healthy main dish- Level: 1
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Yields: 4 servings
- Tags: main vegetarian
This recipe, adapted from River Road Recipes 3, puts a vegetarian twist on a healthy entree. Serve with stir-fried snap peas, peppers, or other bright, crunchy vegetables.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. firm tofu
- 2 limes
- ½ cup apricot preserves, reduced or no-sugar-added preferred
- 2 Tbsp. fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, reduced sodium preferred
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Drain and press tofu (see helpful hints here).
- In a bowl, grate peel from one lime and squeeze in the juice from both. Combine with preserves, ginger, and soy sauce.
- Slice tofu into 1/2" slices and lay in baking pan. Brush with lime-ginger-soy mixture.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
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By Melissa Alfano
Melissa Alfano is a Washington, D.C.-based business consultant and self-proclaimed foodie. A native of Northern Virginia, she attended James Madison University in the Shenandoah Valley and, after four years of studying economics and finding any excuse possible to write research papers on food, managed to find her way back to Arlington. Melissa enjoys anything that can be quickly, nutritiously, and deliciously created so she can get back to watching the Food Network.
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