Basil Fried Rice with Tofu & Pineapple
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
3/4 - 1 Block of Tofus1/3 cup Soy Sauce1 tsp Sesame Seed Oil3 Tbs Canola or Vegetable oil1 Tbs fresh ginger grated or ground1-2 tsp of chili paste (asian section, may be the same as red curry not sure. if you dont like a little spice leave this out)1/4 cup fresh Basil3 garlic cloves pressed1-2 Bell Pepper Red or Orange for color diced or small slices1 stalk of celery or maybe change for water chesnuts2 cups fresh pineapple or 1 can (nonsweetened)4 cups of rice (cooked) jasmine or brown or....Cashews or peanuts to top (optional)you can vary the recipie by adding really any vegetables you like.
Marinate the tofu in the soy sauce and Sesame oil while getting everything else ready.
In a large skillet heat the canola oil, add the garlic ginger and chili paste (be careful the oil may spit) 30 seconds to a minute. Add the tofu with the soy sauce marinade stir-fry for 2-3 minutes then add the rest of the vegetables and cook for another 5 minutes. Lastly add the pineapple, basil, and rice then stir till rice is coated and warmed.
you can top it all off with some cashews or peanuts for a little extra protein.
Serving Size: make 4 meal size plates of rice
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JOHNEKEANE.
In a large skillet heat the canola oil, add the garlic ginger and chili paste (be careful the oil may spit) 30 seconds to a minute. Add the tofu with the soy sauce marinade stir-fry for 2-3 minutes then add the rest of the vegetables and cook for another 5 minutes. Lastly add the pineapple, basil, and rice then stir till rice is coated and warmed.
you can top it all off with some cashews or peanuts for a little extra protein.
Serving Size: make 4 meal size plates of rice
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JOHNEKEANE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 472.5
- Total Fat: 18.4 g
- Cholesterol: 84.1 mg
- Sodium: 745.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 63.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
- Protein: 10.1 g
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