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Fresh & Fit Recipe of the Week: Thai Citrus Tofu Kebabs

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Whitney Tulloch Student Contributor, University of Maine
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Jessica Eames Student Contributor, University of Maine
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Jenna Hoops Student Contributor, University of Maine
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Thai Citrus Tofu Kebabs

 

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 packages (14 oz each) extra-firm tofu, drained
1 navel orange, unpeeled
1/4 pound snap peas
2 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms
Vegetable oil cooking spray
 
 
 
PREPARATION

  • Combine soy sauce, juices, honey and ginger in a baking dish; whisk
  • until honey dissolves. Cut each block of tofu into twelve 1 1/2-inch
  • pieces and place in a single layer in dish, spooning some marinade over
  • tofu. Marinate at least 20 minutes (or overnight, if desired), turning tofu
  • once halfway through. Cut orange into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then cut
  • each slice into 4 wedges. Thread orange wedges, peas, mushrooms and
  • tofu on 8 skewers. Coat grill with cooking spray and heat on medium
  • high. Place skewers in a single layer on grill. Cook until lightly browned,
  • 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

 
THE SKINNY
277 calories for 2 kebabs, 10 g fat (1.3 g saturated), 23 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 23 protein
 
Recipe compliments of Self.com