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Asian Slaw w/ Tofu & Shiitake Mushrooms

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Asian Slaw w/ Tofu & Shiitake Mushrooms

EatingWell: Spring 2003, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)
Reviews rate this recipe 3.6 of 5 stars.
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Makes: 4 servings, (about 2 cups each)
Active Time: 25 minutes - Total Time: 40 minutes

A simple slaw is given an Asian twist with bok choy, napa cabbage and a soy-wasabi dressing. The vibrant flavors and rich textures make this a great introduction to tofu for novices and skeptics.

Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon wasabi powder, (see Note)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 12 ounces firm silken tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 4 cups lightly packed shredded napa cabbage, (see Ingredient note)
• 2 cups lightly packed shredded bok choy, (see Ingredient note)
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Preparation:
Whisk soy sauce, lemon juice, wasabi powder and garlic in a medium bowl. Gently stir in tofu. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Place cabbage and bok choy in a large serving bowl.

Drain the tofu, reserving the marinade. Heat canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sesame oil; cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add the tofu; cook, stirring often, until the tofu is lightly browned, about 4 minutes.

Spoon the tofu mixture over cabbage. Add the reserved marinade to the pan and bring to a boil, stirring. Pour the hot marinade over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Notes:
• Note: Wasabi, a fiery condiment similar to horseradish, is made from the root of an Asian plant. It is available, as both a paste and a powder, in specialty stores and Asian markets.
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• Ingredient Notes: Look for heads of napa that are tight, without any browned leaves.
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• The best bok choy has large dark green leaves and small white stems—more leaf and less stem makes for a less bitter taste.

Per serving: 178 calories; 12 g fat (1 g sat, 6 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 11 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 9 g protein; 2 g fiber; 598 mg sodium; 330 mg potassium. ++++ Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2 ++++ Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 2 fat