Ma Po Tofu

 

Ingredients
  • 1 (1 pound) package reduced-fat firm tofu, cut into 6 slices
  • ½ cup fat-free, less sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons low=sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee)
  • 4 ounces lean ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups hot cooked long-grain brown rice

Procedure

  1. Place tofu slices on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Place a dinner plate on top of covered tofu; let stand 30 minutes. Remove plate; discard paper towels. Cut tofu slices into ½ inch cubes.
  2. Combine broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chili garlic sauce, stirring with a whisk.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 4 minutes or until done, stirring to crumble. Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add tofu; cook 4 minutes or until golden, stirring frequently. Add broth mixture to pan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until mixture thickens. Remove from the heat.
  4. Serve tofu mixture over rice. Sprinkle with green onions. Yield about 4 servings about ½ cup rice and about 2/3 cup tofu mixture, and 1 tablespoon onions.
Nutritional Information
Calories 290
Fat 9g
Protein 21.5g
Carb 32.5g
Fiber 4.6g
Chol. 21mg
Iron 2.8mg
Sodium 390mg
Calc. 72mg

 

(I served a side of the spicy green beans from Trader Joes - Frozen Food section)

 

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