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Asian Vegetable and Tofu Stir-Fry

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Colorful and quick, this stir-fry is tossed in hoisin sauce and toasted sesame oil, then served over brown rice and garnished with chopped nuts.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4; 1 cup vegetable and tofu mixture and 1/2 cup rice per serving

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup Vegetable Broth (page 53) or commercial low-sodium vegetable broth
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce (lowest sodium available)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
1 teaspoon canola or corn oil
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 12.3-ounce package light extra-firm tofu, drained, patted dry, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
4 medium stalks of bok choy (green and white parts), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup canned baby corn, drained
1/4 cup canned sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 tablespoons chopped unsalted peanuts, other unsalted nuts, or sesame seeds

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put the cornstarch in a small bowl. Add the broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil, whisking until the cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside.

    Step 2

    Prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and margarine.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the garlic for 15 to 20 seconds, or until soft, stirring occasionally and watching carefully so it doesn’t burn.

    Step 4

    Stir in the tofu. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until light golden brown and heated through, stirring constantly.

    Step 5

    Stir in the remaining ingredients except the peanuts. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the peas and bok choy are tender-crisp and the mixture is heated through, stirring constantly.

    Step 6

    Make a well in the center of the tofu mixture. Pour in the reserved broth mixture. Bring to a simmer, still over medium-high heat, stirring constantly in the well only. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the broth mixture is thickened, stirring constantly. Stir into the tofu mixture. Spoon over the rice. Sprinkle with the peanuts.

  2. Nutrition information

    Step 7

    (Per serving)

    Step 8

    Calories: 226

    Step 9

    Total fat: 6.0g

    Step 10

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 11

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 12

    Polyunsaturated: 2.0g

    Step 13

    Monounsaturated: 2.5g

    Step 14

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 15

    Sodium: 294mg

    Step 16

    Carbohydrates: 33g

    Step 17

    Fiber: 3g

    Step 18

    Sugars: 5g

    Step 19

    Protein: 11g

    Step 20

    Calcium: 82mg

    Step 21

    Potassium: 255mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 22

    2 starch

    Step 23

    1 lean meat

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