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Honey Ginger Tofu with Green Beans

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1953576

Serving Description: 1 Bowl

HACCP Process Category:
#2 - Same Day Service

Food Category: Lunch Entree

Attributes: Vegetarian, Tofu

Allergens: Soy, Wheat

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1953576

Serving Description: 1 Bowl

HACCP Process Category:
#2 - Same Day Service

Food Category: Lunch Entree

Attributes: Vegetarian, Tofu

Allergens: Soy, Wheat

Ingredients

Ingredients list for this recipe is unavailable.


Instructions

Yields

  • Carrot: 76%

  • Green Beans: 88%

Pre-Preparation

  1. Wash produce as needed.

  2. Cube tofu.

  3. Mince ginger and garlic.

  4. Slice carrots.

  5. Trim green beans.

  6. Preheat oven to 375°F.

Preparation

  1. Prepare Tofu and Vegetables:
    a. Toss cubed tofu with half of the olive oil amount, half of the soy sauce amount, salt, and pepper.
    b. Spread onto lined sheet pans.
    c. Bake at 375°F for about 25 minutes, until tofu is lightly crispy.
    d. While tofu bakes, add the remaining oil to a sauté pan or tilt skillet.
    e. Sauté ginger, garlic, and carrots for 2 to 4 minutes until carrots start to soften.
    f. Add the green beans and the cooked tofu.
    g. Add honey and the remaining soy sauce. Toss to combine and cook 1 more minute.

  2. Prepare the Rice:
    a. Place brown rice and water in the bowl of a rice cooker.
    b. Stir, cover, and start the cooker.
    c. Do not lift the lid until the cooker indicates the rice is ready.
    Note: Alternatively, combine rice and water in hotel pans and cook in a steamer until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.

  3. Hold hot until service at 140°F or higher.

Serving

Serving size:1 bowl = 1 cup of rice with 1 cup (6 oz) of tofu and green bean mixture

Suggested serving utensils: spoodles

*Note on Allergens: using a gluten-free soy sauce can turn this recipe into a gluten-free option.

Recipe Source: CIA Healthy Kids Collaborative


Food Groups/Meal Patterns

Based on default serving size and measure.

PLEASE NOTE: Crediting is under maintenance, and may be incomplete. Please double check using your own crediting process before implementing in a menu.

Meal Pattern Amount Per Serving
Fruits 0 cups
Vegetables, Dark Green 0 cups
Vegetables, Red/Orange 0.25 cups
Vegetables, Legumes 0 cups
Vegetables, Starchy 0 cups
Vegetables, Other 0.25 cups
Grains 2 oz eq
Meat/Meat Alternatives 1.75 oz eq
Fluid Milk 0 cups

Nutrition Facts

Based on default serving size and measure.

Nutrients Serving
Calories 467.53 kcal
Total Fat 12.53 gm
Saturated Fat 1.90* gm
Trans Fat 0.00* gm
Sodium 990.41 mg
Carbohydrates 74.16 gm
Fiber 5.19* gm
Sugars 13.09* gm
Added Sugars 7.78* gm

*May vary depending on individual product(s) used in recipe.

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