Tofu with Peanut Sauce

Even though apparently summer doesn't seem to want to arrive in Vancouver, I'm still trying, and grilling indoors since it's too wet and miserable out. I'm also trying to find new ways to cook with tofu, it's affordable, a great source of protein and can be quite good if well prepared. With tofu, it's really all about the marinade as tofu really absorbs the taste of whatever it is cooked in. This recipe is from Canadian Living, a great source for simple yet delicious recipes that are easy to adapt based on what is in your pantry/fridge.

The peanut sauce from this recipe is fantastic, and would be great with chicken as well!!!

Tofu & Vegetable Skewers with Peanut Sauce

- 1 pkg extra-firm tofu

- 2 cups sugar snap peas

- 2 cups cherry tomatoes

- 2 cups small mushrooms

- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

- salt and pepper

Peanut Sauce

1/2 cup smooth all natural peanut butter

1/2 cup warm water

1/4 cup tamari

2 tbsp ketchup

2 tbsp lemon juice (juice of half a lemon)

2 cloves garlic, minced

To make the peanut sauce, whisk together all ingredients until smooth. Remove 3/4 cup and set aside.

Rinse and pat tofu dry. Cut into 24 equal pieces that can thread onto skewers. Add to peanut sauce in bowl, toss gently to coat and let stand for 10 minutes. Thread onto skewers.

In separate bowl, toss together vegetables with oil and salt and pepper. Thread vegetables onto skewers.

Place skewers on greased grill over medium-high heat. Grill, turning once, until tofu is browned and vegetables are tender-crips, about 10 minutes.

Serve drizzled with more peanut sauce, over rice.