Earl's Kung Pao (Protein of Your Choice) Recipe

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Earl's Kung Pao (Protein of Your Choice)
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Directions:

  1. Mix together the marinade, adding the cornstarch last, and whisking well until there are no lumps.
  2. Cut the tofu or chicken into 1-inch cubes. Combine with the marinade ingredients. Marinate 1/2 - 1 hour.
  3. While the tofu or chicken is marinating, prepare the sauce and vegetables. Set aside.
  4. Heat wok over medium-high to high heat. Add 2 tbsp oil. When oil is hot, add tofu or chicken and marinade. Stir-fry until chicken is cooked or tofu is browned. Remove from the wok and set aside. Stir fry vegetables until tender crisp, and set aside.
  5. Cook whole wheat pasta until al dente. Drain.
  6. Add 2 tbsp oil to wok. When hot, add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until aromatic (about 30 seconds). Add the sauce, chili paste and hot pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Add cooked tofu or chicken, vegetables, green onions and nuts. Stir until hot. Remove from heat and add few drops of sesame oil.
  7. Add sauce, vegetables, and chicken to pasta and toss. Garnish with extra nuts.
  8. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1577.73 Kcal (6606 kJ)
Calories from fat 820.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 91.13g 140%
Cholesterol 61.88mg 21%
Sodium 1948.17mg 81%
Potassium 2141.52mg 46%
Total Carbs 150.58g 50%
Sugars 16.28g 65%
Dietary Fiber 31.42g 126%
Protein 63.52g 127%
Vitamin C 211.3mg 352%
Iron 15.3mg 85%
Calcium 610.5mg 61%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 152.5 Kcal (638 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.81g 140%
Cholesterol 5.98mg 21%
Sodium 188.3mg 81%
Potassium 206.99mg 46%
Total Carbs 14.55g 50%
Sugars 1.57g 65%
Dietary Fiber 3.04g 126%
Protein 6.14g 127%
Vitamin C 20.4mg 352%
Iron 1.5mg 85%
Calcium 59mg 61%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 38.3
    Points
  • 43
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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