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Bell Pepper Scrambled Tofu

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon light olive oil
2 medium green or red bell peppers or 1 of each
2 to 3 scallions, sliced
1 pound soft tofu, drained and crumbled
1 teaspoon salt-free herb-and-spice seasoning mix
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the peppers and sauté over medium heat until they are just beginning to be touched with brown spots.

    Step 2

    Add the remaining ingredients and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until everything is heated through, about 5 minutes, and serve.

  2. Menu: A Simple Brunch or Light Dinner

    Step 3

    Mushroom Scrambled Tofu (page 133)

    Step 4

    or

    Step 5

    Bell Pepper Scrambled Tofu (this page)

    Step 6

    Cooked or microwaved tiny new potatoes (allow 3 to 4 per serving)

    Step 7

    Whole grain toast

    Step 8

    Vegetable juice

    Step 9

    Orange sections

  3. nutrition information

    Step 10

    Calories: 101

    Step 11

    Total Fat: 6g

    Step 12

    Protein: 6g

    Step 13

    Carbohydrate: 5g

    Step 14

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 15

    Sodium: 8mg

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