Thai tofu-and-winter squash stew

5 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsRoasted peanut oil OR vegetable oil; divided
2cupsThinly sliced leeks
1tablespoonMinced peeled fresh ginger
¾teaspoonFinely chopped seeded serrano chile; up to 1 1/2
2Cloves garlic; minced
3tablespoonsLess sodium mushroom-flavored soy sauce; OR low-sodium soy sauce
1tablespoonCurry powder
1teaspoonBrown sugar
3cupsWater
2cupsCubed peeled butternut squash; (1 lb)
½teaspoonSalt
1canLight coconut milk; (14 oz)
1packReduced-fat firm tofu; drained, cut into 1/2\" cubes
1tablespoonFresh lime juice
5cupsHot cooked basmati rice
¼cupFinely chopped dry-roasted peanuts
¼cupChopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add leeks; saute 3 minutes. Add ginger, serrano, and garlic, and saute 1 minute. Stir in soy sauce, curry, and sugar. Add water, squash, salt, and coconut milk; bring to a boil. Reduce Preheat and simmer 15 minutes.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Add tofu; saute 12 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Add tofu and juice to squash mixture. Serve over rice; sprinkle evenly with peanuts and cilantro.

Serving size: 1¼ cups stew and 1 cup rice CALORIES: 476 (27% from fat); FAT: 14.5g; PROTEIN: 13.1g; CARB: 74.7g; FIBER: 3.9g; CHOL: 0mg; IRON: 4.5mg; SODIUM: 512mg; CALC: 138mg Recipe by: Cooking Light Magazine, January/February 1999, page 137 Posted to EAT-LF Digest by aml@... on Oct 18, 1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.