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Seared Tofu with Gingered Vegetables Recipe

Seared Tofu with Gingered Vegetables Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb reduced-fat extrafirm tofu
1 (3 1/2-oz) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice
3/4 tsp salt, divided
1 tbsp dark sesame oil, divided
1 tbsp bottled minced garlic
1 tbsp bottled ground fresh ginger (such as spice world)
1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced green onions, divided
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
cooking spray
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
1 cup radish sprouts

Directions:

Place tofu on several layers of paper towels; let stand 10 minutes. Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes.
Prepare rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt to rice; fluff with a fork.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and bell pepper to pan; sauté for 3 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup onions, vinegar, and soy sauce; cook for 30 seconds. Remove from pan. Wipe skillet with paper towels; recoat pan with cooking spray.
Place pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle tofu with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Add tofu to pan; cook 8 minutes or until golden, turning to brown on all sides. Return bell pepper mixture to pan, and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Drizzle tofu mixture with remaining 1 teaspoon oil; top with sesame seeds. Serve tofu mixture with rice; top with sprouts and remaining 1/4 cup onions.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	80.18 Kcal (336 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.5g	8%
Sodium	574.83mg	24%
Potassium	110.38mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.96g	2%
Sugars	2.13g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.57g	6%
Protein	1.68g	3%
Vitamin C	35.4mg	59%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	13.6mg	76%
Calcium	58.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	84.66 Kcal (354 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.81g	8%
Sodium	606.94mg	24%
Potassium	116.55mg	2%
Total Carbs	7.35g	2%
Sugars	2.25g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.66g	6%
Protein	1.77g	3%
Vitamin C	37.4mg	59%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	25%
Iron	14.4mg	76%
Calcium	61.3mg	6%

* 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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