Edamame and Orange-Miso-Glazed Tofu Recipe

Get all of the flavor of takeout for less than half the calories with this delicious tofu and edamame recipe today. This edamame / tofu recipe proves that healthy eating can also taste great and be easy to prepare.
Orange-Miso-Glazed Tofu and Edamame Recipe

Nutrition Score per serving

(2 slices tofu

1 cup vegetables): 199 calories
8 g fat (37% of calories)
1 g saturated fat
16 g carbs
16 g protein
4 g fiber
134 mg calcium
3 mg iron
282 mg sodium

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1⁄4cfreshly squeezed orange juice
1Tlight miso
1Tcanola oil
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2cfrozen shelled edamame
5 scallions, thinly sliced
  Salt and freshly ground
  black pepper
  1 14-ounce package light firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 8 slices
  Cooking spray
2Tchopped
  fresh cilantro

Instructions

Preheat broiler to high. Whisk together orange juice and miso in a small bowl and set aside.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Mix in red and yellow peppers and cook for about 5 minutes or until tender. Add edamame and cook for 2 minutes more, then stir in scallions and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the miso mixture. Toss well and cook for 1 minute more or until scallions are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.

Place tofu on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush tops with the miso mixture. Place in the broiler 12 to 14 inches from heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Flip tofu, brush with the remaining miso mixture, and broil for 1 to 2 minutes more. Spoon edamame and pepper mixture on top, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve.

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