Crusty Rice with Tofu and Vegetables
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Crusty Rice with Tofu and Vegetables

This blend of tofu and cooked rice combines corn, peas, carrots, and seasonings pressed into a skillet and cooked into "crispy" goodness.

1 h 10 min4 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1 1/2 cup

425

Calories

19g

Protein

58g

Carbs

15g

Fat

7g

Fiber

5g

Sugar

202mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 2 g · Cholesterol 0 mg

Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.

Ingredients

  • water

    2 cups

  • brown rice

    1 cup

  • prepared rice

    3 cups · ingredients above, step 1 in directions

  • tofu

    1 pound

  • frozen corn

    1 cup · unthawed

  • frozen peas

    1 cup · unthawed

  • scallions

    6 · sliced including white and green parts

  • carrot

    1 · shredded

  • fresh basil leaves

    1/4 cup

  • salt

    1/4 teaspoon

  • vegetable oil

    2 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. 1

    To make the rice, cook rice according to the directions on the package. Set aside to cool and dry out.

  2. 2

    Put the tofu, corn, scallions, carrot, basil, and salt in the bowl and mix well.

  3. 3

    When the rice has fully cooled, add it to the bowl with the tofu and mix well.

  4. 4

    Put the skillet over medium high heat and when it is hot, add the oil.

  5. 5

    Add the rice and tofu mixture; reduce heat to low and press down the rice mixture with a spatula. Cover and cook 10 minutes. Press down again to help form a crust. Flip portions of the rice so that you get chunks of crispy rice. Cook until crispy, up to 20 minutes.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

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