Tofu With Peppers, Peanuts, and Mushrooms

An interesting combination of textures, flavors, and colors that pleases the palate as well as the eye.

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Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 25 minutes

You Will Need
1/4 cup reduced-sodium (lite) soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and finely
     chopped (2 cups)
8 ounces mushrooms, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
     (3 cups)
1/2 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 bunches watercress (10 ounces), rinsed, stems removed, or 1 pound fresh spinach, rinsed and
     chopped
Steamed brown rice (optional)

What to Do
1. Combine soy sauce, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil in a large bowl. Add tofu, tossing to coat, and let stand 10 minutes to marinate.

2. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking. Add garlic and bell peppers; stir-fry 1 minute, until garlic is fragrant. Reduce heat to medium low. Add mushrooms and marinade from the tofu; simmer, covered, 5 minutes, until mushrooms are tender. Add peanuts, lemon rind, and tofu; simmer, covered, 5 minutes more, until tofu is heated through. Stir in the watercress and simmer, covered, for about 1 minute or until the watercress is wilted. Serve over brown rice, if desired.

Per serving (without brown rice): Calories 305, fat 21 g, saturated fat 3 g, cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 361 mg, carbohydrate 14 g, fiber 3 g, protein 23 g.

Tips: For an easier prep, grate lemon peel before cutting the lemon to squeeze the juice.

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