TOFU FRIED RICE (FROM COOKING LIGHT)

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A superfast and healthy recipe, one of the greatest hits from the Sept 2004 issue of Cooking Light. The flavors are very mild and the dish is a good way to add some tofu to your diet. I've also made this with lean boneless pork or chicken. I think instant rice is an abomination so I take a little extra time to make the real thing.

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories     Rice

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups uncooked instant rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 (14 ounce) package reduced-fat firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup green onion, in 1/2 inch slices
1 cup frozen peas and carrot, thawed
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1 teaspoon bottled minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons sake (rice wine) or 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
thinly sliced green onion (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  • While rice cooks, heat 1 T vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add tofu; cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Add eggs to pan; cook 1 minute or until done, breaking eggs into small pieces.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Add 1 T vegetable oil to pan.
  • Add 1 c onions, peas and carrots, garlic and ginger; saute 2 minutes.
  • While vegetable mixture cooks, combine sake, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil.
  • Add cooked rice to pan; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add tofu, egg and soy sauce mixture; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.1, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 105.9, Sodium 586.4, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 9.5

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