ITALIAN INSPIRED SAUTEED VEGETABLES OVER RICE

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A hearty and flavorful medley of fresh vegetables with tofu and lentils. This recipe is great for the cooler evenings. It's a complete meal.

Provided by Healthy Debbie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 diced onion
1 teaspoon diced garlic
1 cup chicken bouillon
2 thinly sliced zucchini
1 sliced yellow squash
1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, mild
1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
2 cups cooked lentils
6 ounces sliced tofu
4 ounces fat-free Italian salad dressing
3 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Open and drain the tofu. Slice tofu into cubes and put into the Italian dressing to marinate for 1o minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large, heavy fry pan. Add the onion and garlic and saute over low-medium heat. Pour in the chicken bouillion and turn up the heat to medium-high. Add in the zucchini, squash, canned tomatoes, chilis, and cover. Allow to gently bubble for 15 minutes.
  • Remove lid and add the lentils and tofu. Continue to cook until sauce is reduced by about half.
  • Serve vegetables over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.5, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 946.2, Carbohydrate 75.3, Fiber 14.6, Sugar 14.1, Protein 19.2

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