Recipe of the Week


Squash And Red Pepper Roll-Ups

From Mostly Macro by Lisa Turner, via International Vegetarian Union

Ingredients:
3 Cups Yellow Squash, cubed
1/4 Pound Silken Low-Fat Tofu
1 Tablespoon Barley Malt Syrup
1 Tablespoon Corn Oil
1 Medium Yellow Onion, minced
1 Medium Red Pepper, diced
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 Cup Cilantro, coarsely chopped
6 Large Whole-Wheat Tortillas

Directions:
In a large sauce pan, steam the squash just until tender.
Combine with the tofu and barley malt syrup in a blender, and puree until smooth.
Heat the oil in a medium skillet. Saute onions, red peppers, and salt until the onions are translucent.
Add the onion mixture to the squash mixture.
Stir in the cilantro.
Cool the mixture well and spread evenly on the tortillas.
Roll up tightly and secure with toothpicks.
chill for several hours, then slice 1" (2 1/5 cm) thick before serving.
Serves 6.

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