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Super Foods Rx Spicy Tofu Salad

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By Dr. Wendy Bazilian an Dr. Steven Pratt

Posted March 31st, 2009

This article is reprinted with permission from The Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients, by Wendy Bazilian, (2008, Rodale Books)

The Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients

Servings:	2
Author Notes:	This easy, yet flavorful dinner can be made a day or two in advance.
Ingredients:	2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 3/4 pound very fir tofu, well drained and cut into 1/2" cubes 4 mushrooms, sliced 1/2 orange bell pepper, cut into matchsticks 2 large lettuce leaves 1 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Instructions:	Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups Volume: 2 1/2 cups Prep Time: 15 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour 15 minutes In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper. Cover and shake the jar vigorously to combine the ingredients. Place the tofu, mushrooms, and bell peppers in a bowl and add the marinade. Stir gently to coat the vegetables well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and use within 3 days. To serve, place the lettuce leaves on chilled serving plates. Top the leaves evenly with tofu salad. Garnish with fresh cilantro.