Sweet Hot Tofu

Ingredients

• 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 (14-ounce) package firm reduced-fat tofu, cut into (1-inch) cubes
• 2/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth $
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon sherry
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• Dash of crushed red pepper
• 2 teaspoons bottled minced fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions

Preparation

• Prepare rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
• Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu, and sauté 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from skillet.
• Combine broth and the next 7 ingredients (through pepper), stirring well with a whisk.
• Add ginger, garlic, and onions to pan; sauté 30 seconds. Stir in broth mixture; cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add tofu to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring gently to coat. Divide rice evenly among each of 4 plates; top each serving with tofu mixture.