• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 Tbs. fresh ginger, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
• 3 Tbs. lime juice
• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric
• 1 lb. tofu, cut into 1 inch slices

Combine first 4 ingredients in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth, adding a little water if necessary. Add next 4 ingredients and mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture to a shallow dish. Add tofu and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate 10 minutes. Spread enough marinade to cover bottom of a large, heavy nonstick skillet. Add tofu to skillet. Spread remaining marinade over tofu. Cover skillet tightly and cook over medium low heat 15 minutes until tofu is cooked throughout.

Per serving: calories 142, fat 9.0g, 52% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 10.3g, carbohydrates 8.5g, fiber 2.2g, sugar 3.5g, sodium 12mg, diet points 3.7.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.9, Fruit: 0.1, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 1.5, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 1.1

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The recommended wines are: Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, or Chenin Blanc.