Minted Tomato, Onion & Glazed Tofu Kebabs

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From EatingWell:  July/August 1997, EatingWell Fast & Flavorful Meatless Meals (2011)

Tofu kebabs with fresh mint, ripe tomato and onion make a delightful vegetarian supper from the grill. Pressing the tofu before marinating allows it to really absorb the flavors, plus the resulting firmer texture makes the tofu easier to grill.

4 servings | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 14-ounce package extra-firm water-packed tofu, drained
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 16 fresh mint leaves
• 4 plum tomatoes, quartered and seeded
• 1 onion, peeled, quartered and separated into layers
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup kecap manis (see Note)

Preparation

1. Cut tofu in half horizontally, making two large slices about 1 inch thick. Fold a clean kitchen towel and place it on a cutting board or large plate. Set the tofu on the towel. Put another folded clean towel over the tofu and place a flat, heavy weight (such as a skillet) on top; drain for 15 minutes; remove the weight and cut the tofu into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high.
3. Combine lime juice, soy sauce and ginger in a medium bowl. Add tofu and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
4. Tuck a mint leaf into each tomato quarter and thread onto 4 or 8 skewers alternately with tofu, onion and jalapeños. (Discard any remaining marinade.)
5. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the kebabs, turning occasionally, for 7 minutes. Brush with kecap manis and grill until the vegetables are softened and the tofu is well glazed, about 3 minutes more.

Nutrition

Per serving : 178 Calories; 6 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 4 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 20 g Carbohydrates; 11 g Protein; 2 g Fiber; 546 mg Sodium; 350 mg Potassium

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat

Tips & Notes

• Note: Kecap manis is a thick, palm sugar˜sweetened soy sauce. It’s used as a flavoring, marinade or condiment in Indonesian cooking. Find it in Asian food markets or online at importfood.com. To substitute for kecap manis, whisk 1 part molasses with 1 part reduced-sodium soy sauce.
• Tip: Oiling a grill rack before you grill foods helps ensure that the food won’t stick. Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)