Roasted tofu & okra with dipping sauce
Yield: 4 Servings MMM
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lb Tofu extra-firm
- 1/3 c Blackstrap molasses
- 1/3 c Mustard prepared -preferably stone ground
- 1/2 ts Herbal salt
- 1/2 ts Seasoned pepper MMMMM----------------------------OKRA---------------------------------
- 1 1/2 lb Okra
Instructions:
small; rinsed and -patted dry Olive oil spray or olive oil -for brushing 1 tb Coriander ground 1 ts Cumin ground 1 ts Curry powder Herbal salt (optional) MMMMM-----------------------DIPPING SAUCE---------------------------- 3 tb Tahini 1 tb Sugar or molasses 1 tb Lemon grass stalks; chopped OR 1 1/2 tb Lemon grass; dried OR 1/3 ts Lemon or lime zest 1/4 ts Red pepper; crushed 1 ts Curry powder 1 c ;water 1/4 c Tomato sauce 1 tb Sesame seeds; toasted Tofu: Cut tofu crosswise into 8 3/4-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



