Asian-Style Grilled Tofu - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
    2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    1 teaspoon ground ginger
    1/2 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
    1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained
    2 teaspoons oil
    12 ounces fettuccine
    8 ounces snow peas, strings removed
    1 red pepper, cored,seeded & thinly sliced
    1 onion, medium,halved & cut into half moons
    1/2 cup vegetable broth
    2 teaspoons cornstarch
    1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
Preparation
    In a small bowl, combine teriyaki, vinegar, lime juice, ginger, Splenda, red pepper flakes and garlic powder.
    Open package of tofu and drain.
    Slice tofu diagonally in half to form 2 triangular shaped pieces; turn triangle onto long flat cut side with point facing up; cut into 3 triangular slices, each about 1/2-inch thick.
    Repeat with second triangle to form six 1/2-inch thick triangular slices.
    Spread tofu onto a paper towel-lined tray; top with more paper towels, and cover with a sheet pan; evenly weigh down sheet pan with soup cans and let stand for 10 minutes.
    Change paper toweling and repeat.
    Transfer tofu to a shallow glass dish and add marinade; let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, turning slices over after 15 minutes.
    Drain marinade into a small saucepan.
    Bring a large pot of water to boiling.
    Heat a ridged grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with 2 teaspoons oil.
    Cook fettuccine in boiling water according to package directions, adding snow peas, pepper and onion during the last 4 minutes of cooking.
    Grill the tofu, about 2 minutes per side, until nicely marked and hot.
    Stir broth and cornstarch into marinade and bring to a boil; boil until thickened, about 2 minutes.
    Drain noodles and vegetables.
    Toss noodles and vegetables with thickened marinade and sprinkle with sesame seeds, then top with grilled tofu.

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