Orzo with Tomato and Fried Tofu Recipe
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Orzo with Tomato and Fried Tofu

By: Siri 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (60)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 491 | Total Fat: 19.4g | Cholesterol: 45mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2007 by C Laughlin   view full review
This is a great, easy recipe - very creative! Here are my suggestions: Use only one cup of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2007 by Nicole Burdett   view full review
Looks like it would have been a 4, but with the changes I made, it was outstanding. Keep in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2007 by MARNZ01   view full review
As the recipe is written, very bland, probably good for young kids to introduce them to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2007 by Lupe JL   view full review
When I told my husband I had made a tofu dish for dinner he looked at me with a funny face. He...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2010 by Dressagegrrrl   view full review
Simple and light and tasty. The only change I made was to use fresh basil instead of dried. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2006 by Jim F   view full review
Very good! I used whole wheat orzu for extra healthiness. I haven't cooked tofu in years, so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2008 by Sweets in the nude   view full review
This was so DELICIOUS, first off I used a veggie boulin cube to give the pasta more flavor....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by Eric   view full review
It was a good starter dish, though you may want to add in olives or something salty to balance...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by Jenny S   view full review
My husband and I are trying to add tofu to our regular diets, and this dish was a perfect way...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2006 by DELANIA   view full review
Tofu takes about 15 minutes to brown properly, so cooking time is a bit off. Next time we'll...

 

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