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Ingredients
1 lb. Extra firm tofu, drained3 ea. Green onions
1 Tbs. Fresh ginger, minced
3 ea. Garlic cloves
1 Tbs. Brown sugar
1 Tbs. Soy sauce
1 pinch Saffron, dissolved in 1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. Soy yogurt
2 Tbs. Chili powder
2 Tbs. Paprika
1 Tbs. Garam masala, optional
Salt and pepper to taste
BROCHETTES: 4 sm. Red onions, unpeeled
1/4 lb. Button mushrooms
1 pt Cherry tomatoes
1 ea. Green pepper, seeded and slice
Cilantro leaves and lemon, wedges for garnish
Directions
Gently press tofu to remove excess moisture. Slice into large pieces and then cut each chunk crosswise. Set aside. Place green onions and ginger in a food processor and process briefly. With the machine running, drop in garlic cloves, one at a time. Process 30 seconds. Add remaining ingredients. Process 1 minute. BROCHETTES: Place onions, mushroom, tofu and marinade in a glass dish and seal. Refrigerate overnight. Prepare grill next day. Quarter onions and remove papery outer skins. Skewer vegetables and tofu alternately. Place on hot grill and brush with remaining marinade. Cover grill tightly and allow to smoke for 5 minutes. Don't peek. Turn once and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges. PER SERVING: 322 Cal.; 21g Prot.; 9g Fat; 36g Carb.; 1mg Chol.; 514mg Sod.; 5g Fiber.
