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Honey Ginger Tofu with Green Beans

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1953576

Serving Size: 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 Size: 1 Bowl

HACCP Process Category:
#2 - Same Day Service

Food Category: Lunch Entree

Attributes: Vegetarian, Tofu

Allergens: Soy, Wheat

Ingredients

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Ingredients used in the recipes are commonly found USDA Foods or commercially available products. All ingredients for each recipe are listed in “As purchased” quantities. Ingredient yields from USDA’s Food Buying Guide can be found at the top of the Recipe Instructions when applicable.


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

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Food Groups/Meal Patterns

Based on default serving size and measure.

Meal Pattern Amount Per Serving
Fruits 0 cups
Vegetables, Dark Green 0 cups
Vegetables, Red/Orange ¼ cups
Vegetables, Legumes 0 cups
Vegetables, Starchy 0 cups
Vegetables, Other ¼ cups
Vegetables, Additional 0 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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