Brown Rice with Tofu, Dried Mushrooms, and Baby Spinach

Name: Brown Rice with Tofu, Dried Mushrooms, and Baby Spinach
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups short-grain brown rice; 2 3/4 cups water; 1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms (broken if large); 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 dried red chile, crumbled; Coarse salt; 7 ounces (1/2 package) extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 3 ounces baby spinach; 6 scallions, white and pale green parts only, finely chopped; 1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon low-sodium tamari soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned); 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

January 26, 2012

Brown rice is the foundation of a simple, protein-filled vegetarian dish when it’s paired with tofu. Spinach is “steamed” in the same pan for the ultimate in ease—and nutritional value.

Recipe information

Yield
serves 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups short-grain brown rice

2 3/4 cups water

1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms (broken if large)

1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 dried red chile, crumbled

Coarse salt

7 ounces (1/2 package) extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 3/4-inch cubes

3 ounces baby spinach

6 scallions, white and pale green parts only, finely chopped

1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, finely chopped

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon low-sodium tamari soy sauce

1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned)

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Preparation

Step 1
In a large saucepan, stir together rice, water, mushrooms, ginger, garlic, chile, and salt. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed all liquid; 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 2
Gently stir in tofu, and let stand, covered, 15 minutes. Stir in spinach. Cover, and let steam 3 minutes. Stir in scallions, cilantro, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 247
Step 5
Saturated Fat: .3g
Step 6
Unsaturated Fat: 2.7g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Carbohydrates: 44.5g
Step 9
Protein: 9g
Step 10
Sodium: 283mg
Step 11
Fiber: 3.8g

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