Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Asian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
TOFU & NOODLES
2 quarts, Plus 1 tbsp water
1/2 lb Whole wheat linguine
Olive oil spray
1 -14 oz Pkg extra firm tofu, drained & cut into 1/2 inch cubes
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Low sodium soy sauce
1 Medium red pepper, cut into 1/2 in slices
1 Medium green pepper, cut into 1/2 in slices
1/8 tsp Sea salt
SAUCE
2 tbsp Natural, unsalted peanut butter
1/3 cup Salsa
1/4 tsp Dried red pepper flakes
1/3 cup Water
Preparation
ONE: In a large pot, bring 2 qts water to a boil, add linguine and cook for about 10 mins
TWO: Meanwhile, puree sauce ingrediaents in a blender for about 15 seconds and set aside
THREE: Mist a large nonstick skillet with olive oil spray and place over medium heat. Add tofu cubes & spoon minced garlic & soy sauce evenly over all pieces. Saute tofu, stirring frequently, for about 5 mins
FOUR: While the tofu is cooking, spray a separate medium nonstick skillet with olive oil spray & place over medium-high heat. Add red & green peppers & sprinkle with salt. Saute peppers for 2-3 mins, pour 1 tbsp water into the pan and immediately cover with lid. Cook for 3 or 4 more mins, until peppers are tender and slightly blackened.
FIVE: After teh tofu has cooked for about 5 mins and is slightly golden brown, add sauce and turn heat to low. Gently stir once or twice as sauce thickens, about 1 or 2 mins. Serve peppers & tofu sauce over linguine.
Cook's Notes
Substitute chicken for tofu
Nutrition Information
Calories: 357
;
Total Fat: 10g
;
Saturated Fat: 1g
;
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
;
Carbohydrates: 52g
;
Protein: 21g
;
Vitamin C: 107%
;
Sodium: 209mg
;
Fiber: 10g