Tofu Fried Rice (From Cooking Light) Recipe

Name: Tofu Fried Rice (From Cooking Light)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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)

Servings: persons

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)

1
Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2
While rice cooks, heat 1 T vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add tofu; cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
4
Remove from pan.
5
Add eggs to pan; cook 1 minute or until done, breaking eggs into small pieces.
6
Remove from pan.
7
Add 1 T vegetable oil to pan.
8
Add 1 c onions, peas and carrots, garlic and ginger; saute 2 minutes.
9
While vegetable mixture cooks, combine sake, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil.
10
Add cooked rice to pan; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
11
Add tofu, egg and soy sauce mixture; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
12
Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.

537

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Tofu Fried Rice (From Cooking Light) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tofu Fried Rice (From Cooking Light)

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