Thai roasted tofu with ginger, basil and chilli vegetables

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Ingredients

• 500 g firm tofu (soy bean curd), cut into 6 x 1.5cm thick slices
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 x 3 second spray oil spray
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
• 2 individual fresh garlic, crushed
• 90 g fresh red chilli, (2 whole), deseeded, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 medium green capsicum, (red), de-seeded, cut into thin strips
• 1 cup green beans, ends trimmed, cut in half
• 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce
• 2 tbsp water
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, (preferably Thai), shredded
• 2 individual Shallot, raw, peeled, thinly sliced
•  2 cups brown rice, boiled without salt, kept hot

Method

Preheat oven to 220C. Place tofu slices between several layers of paper towel. Press out excess water from tofu.

Line a separate baking tray with baking paper. Cut tofu into cubes. Place on baking tray and toss with soy sauce. Spray tofu with oil and roast in pre-heated oven for 25 minutes, or until golden. Remove from oven and set aside.

Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add ginger, garlic and chilli and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Increase heat to high and add mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add capsicum and beans and cook, tossing for 5 minutes, or until tender and crisp.

Add teriyaki sauce, water, basil and roasted tofu. Cook to heat through. Sprinkle with shallots and extra basil, and then serve with the brown rice.

Notes:

• Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days and reheated in the microwave.
• Try introducing some Asian greens to give it an extra boost of goodness. Bok Choy and Chinese broccoli work great here.
• This recipe was written by Weight Watchers for Kidspot.

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