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Curried Tofu with Rice

Replace meat with tofu in this hearty dish. It’s packed with curry and cilantro, too, so you won’t even miss the meat.

—CRYSTAL JO BRUNS ILIFF, CO

PREP: 15 MIN. COOK: 20 MIN. MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

1 package (12.3 ounces) extra-firm tofu, drained and cubed

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 small onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup light coconut milk

1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon curry powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 cups cooked brown rice

1. Sprinkle tofu with seasoned salt. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the tofu in oil until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm.

2. In the same skillet, saute onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the coconut milk, cilantro, curry, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in tofu; heat through. Serve with rice.

PER SERVING 240 cal., 11 g fat (3 g sat. fat), 0 chol., 540 mg sodium, 27 g carb., 3 g fiber, 10 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat.