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Orzo with Tomato and Fried Tofu

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"Pan fried tofu is mixed with orzo, fresh diced tomatoes, lemon and basil then sprinkled with feta cheese. I like cow's milk feta, but goat cheese would be really yummy as well."
Orzo with Tomato and Fried Tofu Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 43 times with an average star rating of 4.1
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, diced
  • 3 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 cups orzo pasta
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cook for about 5 minutes, until tender. Drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the garlic and green onions for 20 to 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the tofu, and continue cooking until golden brown.
  3. Stir in the tomatoes, lemon juice, and basil; cook for another minute. Combine with the cooked orzo pasta, season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with crumbled feta cheese.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.12 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2007 by C Laughlin 
This is a great, easy recipe - very creative! Here are my suggestions: Use only one cup of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.12 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2007 by Nicole Burdett 
Looks like it would have been a 4, but with the changes I made, it was outstanding. Keep in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.12 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2007 by MARNZ01 
As the recipe is written, very bland, probably good for young kids to introduce them to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.12 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2007 by Lupe JL 
When I told my husband I had made a tofu dish for dinner he looked at me with a funny face. He... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.12 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2008 by Sweets in the nude 
This was so DELICIOUS, first off I used a veggie boulin cube to give the pasta more flavor.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.12 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2006 by Jim F 
Very good! I used whole wheat orzu for extra healthiness. I haven't cooked tofu in years, so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.12 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by Eric 
It was a good starter dish, though you may want to add in olives or something salty to balance... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.12 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by Jenny S 
My husband and I are trying to add tofu to our regular diets, and this dish was a perfect way... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.12 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2006 by DELANIA 
Tofu takes about 15 minutes to brown properly, so cooking time is a bit off. Next time we'll... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.12 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2006 by lisandreasings 
My rating is based on two factors that may have fatally altered this recipe. One is that I am... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Orzo with Tomato and Fried Tofu

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 493

  • Total Fat: 19.5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg
  • Sodium: 628mg
  • Total Carbs: 59.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4.1g
  • Protein: 22.8g

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