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Baked Barbecue Tofu and Peppers

So good and very easy, this recipe might just be the ticket to onverting tofu skeptics.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound firm or extra-firm tofu
2 green or red bell peppers, or 1 of each, cut into approximately 1/2 by 2-inch strips
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced, rings separated
3/4 cup natural barbecue sauce, or as needed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°F.

    Step 2

    Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch-thick slices, and blot well between clean tea towels or several layers of paper towel. Cut the slices into strips or dice.

    Step 3

    Stir all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl, and transfer to a foillined baking sheet or roasting pan.

    Step 4

    Bake for 15 minutes, then stir and bake for another 10 minutes, and serve.

  2. Menu

    Step 5

    Baked Barbecue Tofu and Peppers (this page)

    Step 6

    Simple Potato Salad (page 54)

    Step 7

    or

    Step 8

    Baked or microwaved sweet potato

    Step 9

    Bountiful tossed salad

  3. nutrition information

    Step 10

    Calories: 179

    Step 11

    Total Fat: 5g

    Step 12

    Protein: 9g

    Step 13

    Carbohydrate: 24g

    Step 14

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 15

    Sodium: 330mg

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