Recipe of the Day - July 1 (tofu and veggie pitas)
Scrambled Tofu and Veggie Pita Sandwiches
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup fresh, frozen or canned diced green chiles
1 pound tofu, crumbled
2 tablespoons soy or soy-ginger sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, regular or reduced fat
Garnishes: salsa or chopped red or green bell peppers, parsley
2-4 slices pita bread
Preparation
Melt butter in skillet.
Add onions and garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes and diced green chiles and continue to saute until onions are soft.
Add crumbled tofu.
Flavor with soy or soy-ginger sauce and mustard.
Continue heating until tofu is heated through.
Add half of Cheddar and allow to melt.
Fill 4-6 pita pockets with mixture and top with remaining Cheddar.
Garnish, if desired, with salsa or chopped red or green bell peppers and fresh chopped parsley.
Serves 4-6.
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