300 g firm tofu, drained, excess moisture removed | |
1 tablespoon sesame oil | |
4 eggs, beaten | |
2 tablespoons canola oil | |
1 cup onion, diced | |
1 cup red bell pepper, diced | |
1 cup zucchini, diced | |
4 garlic cloves, minced | |
3 cups cooked brown rice, cooled of | |
3 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated | |
Zest of 1 lime | |
Juice of 1 lime | |
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce | |
1 tablespoon honey | |
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce | |
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped | |
1/4 cup green onions, sliced | |
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts |
Nutrient Analysis | |||||||||||||||||||||
PER SERVING: RENAL EXCHANGE: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Calories | 516 kcal | ||||||||||||||||||||
Protein | 21 g | ||||||||||||||||||||
Carbohydrates | 55 g | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fibre | 6 g | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sugars | 11 g | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Fat | 25 g | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturated Fat | 4 g | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cholesterol | 193 mg | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sodium | 299 mg | ||||||||||||||||||||
Potassium | 632 mg | ||||||||||||||||||||
Phosphorus | 373 mg | ||||||||||||||||||||
Egg and tofu fried rice:
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Note: This is a great recipe to use leftover rice and vegetables. Freshly cooked rice tends to get mushy, so try cooking the rice a day ahead.
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On a cutting board, cut tofu into small cubes. |
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In a large non-stick frying pan, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat, and make scrambled eggs by using a wooden spoon to stir. Break up larger pieces of egg, transfer to a plate, and set aside. |
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Add canola oil to the same pan and fry the tofu until all sides are golden (around 6 minutes). |
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Add onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and garlic, and sauté for another 5 minutes. |
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Add the rice, ginger, lime zest and juice, Worcestershire, honey, and soy sauce. Stir to combine and let all heat through. Add the cooked eggs and combine. |
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Garnish fried rice with cilantro, green onions, and peanuts, and enjoy! |