Baked Tofu with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: (4 servings)

marinade

2	tablespoons (30ml) reduced-sodium soy sauce

1	teaspoon (5ml) sesame oil

1	teaspoon (5ml) grated peeled fresh ginger

14	ounce ( 420g) container firm tofu, drained well

baking sauce

1/2	teaspoon (2.5 ml) chili and garlic sauce

1	tablespoon (15 ml) chunky natural-style peanut butter

2	tablespoons (30 ml) dry sherry

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, and fresh ginger. Weight down the tofu between paper towels for 10 minutes. Dry the tofu well and slice into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) cubes. Toss gently in the marinade. Set aside for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C), Gas Mark 8.
3. Arrange tofu in a baking dish in a single layer. Bake for 10 minutes. Meanwhile make baking sauce by combining all ingredients. Toss tofu gently with the baking sauce and continue to bake for another 10 minutes.
4. Serve the tofu at room temperature.

Per Serving:	106 calories (49% calories from fat), 8 g protein, 6 g total fat (0.8 g saturated fat), 4 g carbohydrates, 0 dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 27 mg potassium, 375 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1 lean protein, 1/2 carbohydrate (bread/starch), 1/2 fat