Meal Kit
Sweet and Savory Tofu Rice Bowl
with red bell pepper and green beans
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Soy
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Vegetarian
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Nigel Palmer
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In Your Box (serves 2)
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12 oz. Extra Firm Tofu
- 8 oz. Green Beans
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 5.47 oz. Long Grain White Rice
- 4 oz. Sweet Chili Sauce
- 3 Tbsp. Cornstarch
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⅖ fl. oz. Tamari Soy Sauce
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving) Zqwd68OG
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Calories890
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Carbohydrates116g
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Net Carbs106g
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Fat37g
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Protein26g
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Sodium1550mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 2 Plates
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Cook the Rice
Bring a small pot with rice and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.Remove from burner and set aside.While rice cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Line a plate with a paper towel. Cut tofu into 1/2" dice. Place tofu on towel-lined plate and cover with more paper towels. Press firmly, then set aside, 5 minutes.
While tofu presses, stem, seed, remove ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/2" dice.Trim ends off green beans, if necessary, and halve.Mince garlic.After 5 minutes, transfer tofu to a mixing bowl and toss with cornstarch and a pinch of salt. -
3 Crisp the Tofu
Line another plate with a paper towel.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 3 Tbsp. olive oil. Add tofu to hot pan and stir occasionally until golden-brown, 6-8 minutes.Don't rush cooking the tofu; it will need the complete cooking time for the correct crispness.Transfer tofu to towel-lined plate. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Keep pan over medium-high heat. -
4 Cook the Vegetables
Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil to hot pan.
Add bell peppers and green beans. Stir occasionally until lightly charred and tender, 5-6 minutes.Add garlic and stir constantly until aromatic, 30-60 seconds.If green beans need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes. -
5 Add Tofu and Sauce and Finish Dish
Add tofu, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, red pepper flakes (to taste), and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir to combine.
Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with tofu and vegetables. Bon appétit!
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