Ww Thai-Roasted Tofu With Chili and Basil Recipe

Name: Ww Thai-Roasted Tofu With Chili and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb extra firm tofu, sliced into six 1/2-inch slices; cooking spray; 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons gingerroot, fresh, minced; 2 teaspoons minced garlic, about 1 large clove; 1 hot green chili pepper, thinly sliced (or red, Thai-variety); ½ cup shiitake mushroom, thinly sliced; 1 small sweet red pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 cup uncooked string bean, trimmed and cut in half; 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce; ¼ cup fresh basil (Thai or Italian, torn.plus a few leaves whole for garnish); 2 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced on diagonal (for garnish); 2 cups cooked brown rice, kept hot

Servings: persons

1 lb extra firm tofu, sliced into six 1/2-inch slices
cooking spray
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons gingerroot, fresh, minced
2 teaspoons minced garlic, about 1 large clove
1 hot green chili pepper, thinly sliced (or red, Thai-variety)
½ cup shiitake mushroom, thinly sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
1 cup uncooked string bean, trimmed and cut in half
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
¼ cup fresh basil (Thai or Italian, torn.plus a few leaves whole for garnish)
2 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced on diagonal (for garnish)
2 cups cooked brown rice, kept hot

1
Preheat oven to 425F.
2
Place tofu slices on several layers of paper towels.
3
Cover with more paper towels and top with a cookie sheet.
4
Place several heavy objects (like a can or heavy pots or pans) on cookie sheet to press out water from tofu for 30 minutes.
5
Coat cookie sheet with cooking spray.
6
Cut tofu into cubes to yield 9 cubes per slice.
7
Place on cookie sheet and brush with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.
8
Coat tofu with cooking spray and place in oven.
9
Roast for 25 minutes, remove from oven and set aside.
10
Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat.
11
Add ginger, garlic and chili; cook until fragrant, about 10 to 15 seconds.
12
Add mushrooms, cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
13
Add peppers and string beans; increase heat to high and cook until vegetables are cooked but still crisp, about 5 minutes.
14
Add remaining tablespoon of soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, basil and roasted tofu.
15
Cook to warm through, about 1 minute.
16
Garnish with scallions and basil.
17
Serve with rice.
18
Yields about 1 3/4 cups of tofu mixture and 1/2 cup of rice per serving.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb extra firm tofu, sliced into six 1/2-inch slices, cooking spray, 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Ww Thai-Roasted Tofu With Chili and Basil falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ww Thai-Roasted Tofu With Chili and Basil

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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