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Eggplant, Hot Peppers and Tofu recipe
Eggplant, Hot Peppers and Tofu Saute recipe
Tofu, the popular Asian curd that is used in many recipes is made from soybeans, beneficial to any diet and is low in calories and high in protein. Our spicy eggplant and hot pepper sauté recipe perfectly pairs the spicy, sweet flavor of the fresh peppers with the delicious mild flavor and pleasing texture of the eggplant.
For another delicious and healthy eggplant recipe try our Mediterranean Eggplant Gratin recipe.
1 jalapeno pepper
1 small orange habanero pepper (omit for less heat)
3 sweet bell peppers, (red, green, and purple)
2 cups chopped kale
1 large heirloom tomato
1 red onion
3 Long Purple Beauty eggplant
1/4 cup organic extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juice and zest
Salt and pepper to taste
Tofu marinade for recipe:
2 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon grated ginger root
1 cup cubed tofu
Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, soy sauce, ginger and rice wine vinegar in medium glass bowl. Add cubed tofu and toss to coat, set aside.
Seed and julienne into 1/8 thick match sticks the jalapeno pepper, habanero pepper, and sweet peppers. Slice the tomato into 1/2-inch cubes. Chop the red onion in 1/4 inch thick pieces. Using a vegetable peeler, peel lemon rind and julienne into 1/8-inch thick match sticks. Peel and slice the long purple beauty eggplant into large 1 1/2-inch circles.
In a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat add the organic extra virgin olive oil. Warm the olive oil and add the eggplant and onion, toss a few times to coat vegetables with oil. Add the kale and season with salt and pepper. Turn heat up to medium-high and cover. Cook, checking constantly until the eggplant begins to brown about 6 to 8 minutes.
Add peppers, tomato, lemon zest, and juice and saute for another 2 minutes. Add the tofu and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes or until all ingredients are heated. Season to taste and serve.
About the ingredients in this fresh organic recipe:
Eggplant: Originally from the Mediterranean, eggplant is very low in calories, low in sodium, low in fat, but very high in fiber. Some studies have shown that eating eggplant may help lower cholesterol levels. Eggplant is easy to grow from seed in a vegetable garden or in a container on your patio. Try eggplant varieties such as Long Purple Beauty Eggplant which produce long, slender purple eggplants that are ideal for broiling, grilling or sautéing.
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