Vegetarian or not, you’ll love this healthy and satisfying meat-free dish for its delicious sauce: a flavorful combination of creamy peanut butter, fresh ginger and sweet chili sauce.

• 1 16-ounce package firm tofu
• 2 cups uncooked brown rice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1½ cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon lite soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• ¾ teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 cup carrot sticks
• 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
• Garnish: lime wedges

1. Place tofu between 2 flat plates. Weight the top with a heavy can. (Sides of tofu should be bulging slightly but not cracking.) Let stand 45 minutes; discard liquid. Cut tofu into ½-inch cubes.
2. Prepare rice according to package directions, adding ½ teaspoon salt.
3. Meanwhile, combine vegetable broth and next 7 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring well. Add tofu, and toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove tofu from marinade, reserving marinade.
4. Heat oils in a nonstick skillet or wok over high heat 1 minute. Add tofu, and stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes or until browned. Remove tofu. Add broccoli and carrot sticks; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add reserved marinade, and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until thickened; stir in cooked tofu. Serve over hot cooked rice. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Garnish, if desired.

Yield: Makes 6 servings