Sneaky Tofu

Los Angeles Times

Quick Fix: Sneaky Tofu

Special to the Times

Before my family tastes a new recipe of mine, they always ask: "Does it have tofu in it?"

Whether I'm making miso soup, a chocolate cake or a frittata, I like to find ways to work this high-protein ingredient into a dish.

They have to ask because it's not always obvious. In this camouflage recipe, for example, the tofu blends in with the eggs.

Just add a green salad and wedges of melon for a light summer meal.

Menu:
Red Pepper Tofu Frittata
Baby Greens Salad With Vinaigrette
Melon Wedges

Game Plan:
30 minutes before: Heat broiler. Prepare salad and vinaigrette.
25 minutes before: Dice bell pepper and saute. Cut melon into wedges.
15 minutes before: Drain and crumble tofu. Chop green onion. Thinly slice basil. Combine frittata ingredients.
10 minutes before: Cook frittata on stove.
5 minutes before: Broil frittata. Just before serving: Toss salad greens with vinaigrette.

Shopping List:
1 bunch basil
Cantaloupe or honeydew melon
Red bell pepper
1 bag baby salad greens
Firm or extra-firm tofu

Staples:
Eggs
Green onions
Olive oil
Parmesan cheese
White wine vinegar

"Quick Fix: Sneaky Tofu"
Copyright 2000 by Los Angeles Times.
Originally published in Los Angeles Times, August 2, 2000.

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