Roasted tofu & okra with dipping sauce

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
pounds Tofu, extra-firm
cup Blackstrap molasses
cup Mustard, prepared, preferably stone ground
½ teaspoon Herbal salt
½ teaspoon Seasoned pepper
pounds Okra, small; rinsed and patted dry
Olive oil spray or olive oil for brushing
1 tablespoon Coriander, ground
1 teaspoon Cumin, ground
1 teaspoon Curry powder
Herbal salt (optional)
3 tablespoons Tahini
1 tablespoon Sugar or molasses
1 tablespoon Lemon grass stalks; chopped
OR
tablespoon Lemon grass; dried OR
teaspoon Lemon or lime zest
¼ teaspoon Red pepper; crushed
1 teaspoon Curry powder
1 cup ;water
¼ cup Tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Sesame seeds; toasted

Directions

TOFU

OKRA

DIPPING SAUCE

Tofu: Cut tofu crosswise into 8¾-inch thick slabs, then cut in half lengthwise to yield 16 pieces. Put tofu between two kitchen towels, and place a cutting board on top. Let sit for about 10 minutes, or until excess liquid is absorbed.

Combine molasses and mustard in a baking dish, mix in salt and pepper. Place tofu in marinade and turn to coat on all sides. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Okra: Cut off and discard okra stems and transfer okra to 2 baking sheets. Spray or brush well with oil, sprinkle with spices and salt if desired. Toss to coat and set aside.

Sauce: Combine ingredients in a small saucepan and mix well.

Cookover very low heat, stirring freuently, for minutes, or until slightly thickened. Set aside.

To Cook: If using charcoal grill, oil grill surface; place tofu and okra over medium-hot coals and grill, covered, for 10 - 20 minutes, turning once. (If using an oven, prheat to 500 degrees; roast oiled cooling okra on a baking sheet, and tofu on an oiled cooling rack resting over a baking sheet for 15 - 25 minutes.) Tofu should be browned and okra should be tender.

Arannge tofu and okra on a platter with dipping sauce.Serves 4.

Per serving with 1 T sauce: 406 cal; 28 g prot; 14 g fat; 37 g carb; 0 chol; 478 mg sod; 5 g fiber; vegan Source: Vegetarian Times, July 93/MM by DEEANNE

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