Name: Tofu & Veggies with Maple Barbecue Sauce
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 cup reduced-sodium ketchup (see Tip); ¾ cup cider vinegar; ½ cup Southern Comfort liqueur or apple juice; ¼ cup maple syrup; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 ½ teaspoons hot sauce; 14 ounces extra-firm tofu, preferably water-packed; 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 1 cup broccoli florets; 1 cup cauliflower florets; 1 cup sliced mushrooms (3 ounces); 1 cup grated carrots (2 medium)

Directions

Step 1

To prepare barbecue sauce: Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, ketchup, vinegar, Southern Comfort (or apple juice), maple syrup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce) and hot sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Let cool for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.)

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Step 2

To prepare tofu & veggies: Drain and rinse tofu; pat dry. Cut into 1-inch cubes. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook, turning from time to time, until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3

Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the pan. Add broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms and carrots; cook, stirring often, until just tender, about 4 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce and bring to a simmer (refrigerate the remaining sauce for another use). Stir in tofu and serve.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate the sauce (Step 1) for up to 2 weeks.

Tips

Tip: We recommend using reduced-sodium ketchup whenever possible. Look for it in your supermarket.

Tips

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup

Per Serving:

227 calories; protein 10.6g; carbohydrates 20.5g; dietary fiber 3.3g; sugars 12.7g; fat 10.1g; saturated fat 1.4g; vitamin a iu 5235.8IU; vitamin c 36.2mg; folate 61.8mcg; calcium 243.3mg; iron 2.3mg; magnesium 57.7mg; potassium 575.9mg; sodium 108.1mg; thiamin 0.1mg; added sugar 8g.

Exchanges:

1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat

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