Tofu Chop Suey

8 oz Tofu;

2 ts Vegetable oil;

1/4 c Chicken broth;

1/4 ts Ground ginger;

1 c Celery; stack

1 sm Onion; coarsely chopped

1/4 Sweet red pepper; slivered

1 1/2 c Fresh bean sprouts; washed

1 tb Soy sauce; low-sodium

Fresh ground Pepper Salt to taste; Freshly ground pepper & salt Tofu supplies the protein, and tastes similar to chicken breasts, in this quick-to-prepare colorful vegetarian main dish. Drain tofu, cut into 3/4 inch pieces. Place between layers of paper towel and weight down with a dinner plate. Let stand 10 minutes to compress and remove excess water. Heat oil, 2 tbsp broth and ginger in a frypan. Add celery, onion and red pepper. Stir cook over medium heat 3 minutes. Add bean sprouts, continue stir-cooking 1 min. Stir in remaining broth, soy sauce and tofu. Cook and stir gently over medium heat until vegetables are tender-crisp, and liquid is evaporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 1 3/4 cup serving - 194 calories 13 grams carbohydrate, 13 grams

protein, 10 grams fat 2 protein choices, 1 fruit & veg. choice, 1 fats & oils choice Source: Choice Cooking, Canadian Diabetes Assoc. 1986 Shared but not tested by Elizabeth Rodier Nov 93