Mediterranean Green Rice with Tofu, Feta and Lemon

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 333.1
  • Total Fat: 12.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.0 mg
  • Sodium: 416.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 44.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
  • Protein: 15.5 g

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Introduction

A delicious way to add tofu and brown rice to your meal plan while still enjoying your cheese fix! A delicious way to add tofu and brown rice to your meal plan while still enjoying your cheese fix!
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 tbsp olive oil
    2 large onions, sliced thinly
    8 oz extra-firm tofu (preferably low fat), drained, patted dry and diced
    6 cloves garlic, minced
    1 cup thinly sliced leeks
    2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
    2 cups baby spinach
    8 halved, pitted black olives
    Zest of 3 lemons
    Juice of 2 lemons
    1/2 tsp sea salt
    1/2 tsp ground black pepper
    1/2 cup low-fat feta cheese, crumbled
    1/2 cup (packed) fresh basil, chiffonaded

Directions

Heat oil a heavy, deep sauté pan over medium-high.
Add onions and cook 10 minutes, adding a splash of water if necessary to prevent burning.
Add tofu and cook until browned on all sides.
Reduce heat to low, add garlic and leeks and continue to cook for another 10 minutes, stirring often.
Stir in the cooked rice, spinach, olives and lemon zest and toss to wilt the spinach.
Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice, sea salt, pepper, feta and basil. Serve immediately.

Serving Size: makes 4 bowls

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.