Start the Week off Right

Start the week off right with this warm and spicy vegetarian dish - Spicy Tofu with Red Bell Peppers. 

This dish combines Asian flavors like fresh ginger and soy sauce with crunchy vegetables and sauteed tofu. Red pepper flakes proved heat while lime juice adds tartness. 

Ingredients:

1/3 cup olive oil

2 large red bell peppers, seeded, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger

3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 14-to 16-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained well, cut into 1-inch cubes

3 green onions, thinly sliced on diagonal

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

1 6-ounce bag baby spinach leaves

1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

1/3 cup lightly salted roasted peanuts

Directions:

1. Heat oil in wok over high heat. Add bell peppers, ginger, and garlic; saute until peppers just begin to soften, about 2 minutes.

2. Add tofu and green onions; toss 2 minutes.

3. Add next 3 ingredients. Toss to blend, about 1 minutes.

4. Add spinach in 3 additions, tossing until beginning to wilt, about 1 minute for each addition. Mix in basil. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle peanuts over. 

One can also add rice for a heartier dish. This recipe serves 4 and is brought to you by Bon Appetit.