Sweet and Savory Sauteed or Baked Tofu

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   Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

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   Blot well between clean tea towels or several layers of paper towel, and cut into 1/2-inch dice.

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   To saute, slowly heat the oil, honey, and soy sauce together in a wide skillet, stirring together as they heat.

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   Add the tofu and stir quickly to coat with the liquid.

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   Saute over medium-high heat until golden-brown and crisp on most sides, about 10 minutes, and serve.

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   To bake, preheat the oven to 400F.

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   Combine the oil, honey, and soy sauce in a mixing bowl and stir together.

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   Stir in the tofu to coat with the sauce.

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   Bake in a shallow, foil-lined baking pan, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is golden brown and the liquid has been absorbed, 30 to 40 minutes, and serve.

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    Sweet and Savory Sauteed or Baked Tofu (this page)

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    Chinese-Style Vegetable Fried Rice (page 94)

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    or

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    Asian Sesame-Soy Noodles (page 85)

14. 14

    Crisp raw bell pepper strips and carrot and celery sticks

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    Calories: 138

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    Total Fat: 8g

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    Protein: 9g

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    Carbohydrate: 7g

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    Cholesterol: 0mg

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    Sodium: 511mg

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.