I wouldn't say this lightly but...this tastes like something my mom would make (in a really, really good way). If you're apprehensive about cooking home-style Asian food, this is the perfect recipe for you to start with.
2tbspextra virgin olive oil(for diabetics, use ¼ cup of vegetable broth)
1small onion, chopped
2cloves garlic, minced
1tbspsesame seeds
2tbspBragg Liquid Aminosor low sodium soy sauce
2tspagave syrup or maple syrup
½tspwasabi paste, optional
½tspred pepper flakes
1cupshiitake mushrooms, sliced
½(16 oz) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
⅓cupwater
4cupspacked kale, ribs removed and chopped (about 1 bunch)
Instructions
1
Cook the rice according to package directions.
2
While the rice is cooking, prepare the rest of the ingredients by first heating olive oil in a deep pan or wok.
3
Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes.
4
Add the soy sauce, sesame seeds, wasabi paste, red pepper flakes, mushrooms, and tofu and stir well. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
5
Then, stir in ⅓ cup water and the kale and sauté until the kale is slightly wilted and crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
6
Portion the rice into 2-4 bowls and top with the kale mixture.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings
Serving size
¾ cup (without rice)
Amount per serving
Calories168
% Daily Value *
Total Fat8.4g11%
Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium424mg19%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g12%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein8.4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
4cupsbrown rice, cooked
2tbspextra virgin olive oil(for diabetics, use ¼ cup of vegetable broth)
1small onion, chopped
2cloves garlic, minced
1tbspsesame seeds
2tbspBragg Liquid Aminosor low sodium soy sauce
2tspagave syrup or maple syrup
½tspwasabi paste, optional
½tspred pepper flakes
1cupshiitake mushrooms, sliced
½(16 oz) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
⅓cupwater
4cupspacked kale, ribs removed and chopped (about 1 bunch)
Directions
1
Cook the rice according to package directions.
2
While the rice is cooking, prepare the rest of the ingredients by first heating olive oil in a deep pan or wok.
3
Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes.
4
Add the soy sauce, sesame seeds, wasabi paste, red pepper flakes, mushrooms, and tofu and stir well. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
5
Then, stir in ⅓ cup water and the kale and sauté until the kale is slightly wilted and crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
6
Portion the rice into 2-4 bowls and top with the kale mixture.
AuthorLife and Health Network