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Niçoise Tofu Skillet Supper
Recipe Tip
Tofu Alternative
Soy foods contain phytonutrients--plant nutrients that help promote good health. Try including tofu, made from soy, in place of animal proteins.
  2 ratings : 1 review

Niçoise Tofu Skillet Supper

Flavored tofu makes a tasty addition to a skillet version of a classic French salad. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:40 min
Start to Finish:40 min
makes:4 servings

2tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1/2cup coarsely chopped red onion
4to 5 small red potatoes, sliced (2 cups)
1cup Cascadian Farm® Organic frozen cut green beans (from 16-oz bag)
1/2teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2teaspoon garlic salt
1/2package (14-oz size) firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2plum (Roma) tomatoes, thinly sliced
1hard-cooked egg, chopped
1.In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in potatoes; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
2.Stir in beans, Italian seasoning and garlic salt. Cover; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and potatoes are light golden brown.
3.Stir in tofu and tomatoes. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and gently, just until hot. Sprinkle each serving with egg.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 210 (Calories from Fat 100); Total Fat 11g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 55mg; Sodium 150mg; Total Carbohydrate 19g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g); Protein 9Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 10%; Iron 10Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Medium-Fat Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
MyPyramid Servings 2 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1/2 c Vegetables, 2 tsp Fats & Oils

 
 
 
1 Review

 

I must say that of all the things I prepared for an event the other day, this was by far the most popular. Several asked for the recipe and I tipped them to this site. I have sinced prepared it for another crowd, with the same results! Thanks!
Posted at 9:39 AM on April 2 2008 by RogerRacer , Maplewood NJ