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A low-fiber diet contributes to colon cancer by slowing down the system so that byproducts of decomposition of bacteria and bile linger in the colon for extended periods. This increases the length of time that these decomposed products are in contact with the colon and increases the amount that is absorbed into colon cells.

Dr. Richard Passwater, Ph.D.

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Broiled Tofu PDF Print E-mail
Yields 4 servings

Ingredients:
¼ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lb mushrooms (white, cremini, shiitake or a combination), halved (stems removed from shiitakes)
1½ package extra-firm tofu (14 to 16 oz per pkg), drained
Olive oil cooking spray

 
Option: Try swapping in a fish fillet for the tofu. Halibut or salmon works best. Or experiment with different herbs, such as thyme, oregano and marjoram.

Instructions:
  1. Preheat broiler. Arrange 1 rack 4 inches below heat element and another rack in bottom third of oven.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together broth, vinegar, Dijon rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside 3 tbsp of the sauce. In a large bowl, toss mushrooms on a large rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
  3. Cut tofu lengthwise into 6 slices and pat dry with paper towels. Cut each slice in half diagonally, making 12 triangles. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange tofu on baking sheet and brush top of tofu with ½ tbsp reserved sauce.
  4. Place mushrooms on bottom oven rack and tofu on top oven rack. Cook for 6 minutes. Remove tofu (leaving mushrooms in oven), turn pieces over and brush with remaining 1½ tbsp reserved sauce. Return tofu to top rack and continue to cook until tofu is dry and browned and mushrooms are tender, about 6 more minutes.
  5. Divide tofu among plates and top with mushrooms. Drizzle with juices from baking sheet and serve.

Author: Clean Eating, March/April 2010
 
 

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