Diabetic Living

SATAY TOFU SKEWERS WITH ASIAN GREENS

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PREP TIME: 15 MINS (+ 30 MINS MARINATING)

COOK TIME: 10 MINS

SERVES 2 (AS A LIGHT MEAL) 11/2 Tbsp no-added-salt-or-sugar

smooth peanut butter

1 tsp salt-reduced soy sauce

or gluten-free soy sauce

Pinch of chilli flakes

1 lime, ½ juiced, ½ cut into wedges 21/2 Tbsp water

150g firm tofu, cut into chunks 2 tsp olive oil

1 clove garlic, sliced

Small piece ginger, sliced

1 bunch Asian greens, leaves

separated, washed

1 Tbsp unsalted dry roasted

peanuts, roughly chopped

1 Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, chilli flakes, lime juice and the water in a small bowl. Pour half the mixture into a shallow dish. Add tofu and stir to coat. Set aside for 30 minutes to marinate. Thread tofu onto 4 metal or wooden skewers (see Cook’s Tip, below) and place on a baking tray. 2 Preheat grill on medium-high. Line grill tray with foil. Place tofu on tray and cook for 4 minutes each side or until browned and crisp.

3 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over mediumhigh heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Add Asian greens and cook for

2-3 minutes, or until their leaves start to wilt.

4 Divide greens and skewers between serving plates. Sprinkle over peanuts and drizzle over rest of sauce. Serve with lime wedges.

COOK’S TIP

If using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain well.

NUTRITION INFO

PER SERVE 1250kJ, protein 16g, total fat 23g (sat. fat 4g), carbs 3g, fibre 7g, sodium 141mg

• Carb exchanges 0

• GI estimate n/a

• Gluten-free option • Lower carb

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