Spicy Tofu Fried Rice with Spring Vegetables

This is a relatively quick and delicious dinner with lots of flexibility depending on available produce.

Spicy Tofu Fried Rice with Spring Vegetables

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: California, Chinese
Keyword: Rice, Tofu
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 704kcal

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup jasmine rice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 10 oz firm tofu preferably Hodo Soy
  • ½ cup snap peas
  • 4 small scallions
  • ¾ lb asparagus or broccoli or broccolini
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • ½ tbsp sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil

Instructions

  • Rinse rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. Add to a small saucepan along with 1¼ cups water and ½ teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 17 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and spread out on a rimmed baking sheet to cool.
    ¾ cup jasmine rice, ½ tsp salt
  • If you have a small package of tofu (like Hodo Soy), you just need to pat dry before you cut. If you have a regular size package of tofu stored in water, drain the tofu, cut in half crosswise (saving the second half), and try to get the water out by patting dry and pressing a bit on top of a clean kitchen towel. Cut the tofu into ½-inch cubes.
  • Prepare ingredients. Bowl 1: Most of the thinly sliced scallions (save some for garnish) and the cleaned and prepped snap peas (or substitute). Bowl 2: Peel and finely chop the 3 cloves garlic and the 1” piece fresh ginger (making at least 1 tbsp each). Trim bottoms from asparagus, then cut spears into ½-inch pieces, saving the tops for larger spears so they don’t break apart too much.
  • In a small glass or bowl, combine 1 tbsp tamari, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp sriracha, 3 tablespoons water, and ½ tbsp sugar.
    10 oz firm tofu
  • Beat 2 eggs in a small bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add eggs and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softly scrambled, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out skillet.
    ½ cup snap peas
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet until shimmering. Add tofu cubes and ½ teaspoon salt; cook over medium-high, stirring once or twice, until lightly browned, 5-6 minutes. Add asparagus, ginger and garlic to skillet and cook, stirring until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Add rice, peas, and most of the scallions (save rest for garnish) and cook, stirring to combine. Stir sauce, add to skillet, and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is coated, about 4 minutes. Stir in scrambled eggs and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Spoon tofu fried rice onto plates and garnish with remaining scallions.

Notes

Serves 3

Nutrition

Calories: 704kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 1343mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1933IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 8mg
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Tofu Fried Rice with Spring Vegetables
Amount Per Serving
Calories 704 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
Cholesterol 186mg62%
Sodium 1343mg58%
Potassium 630mg18%
Carbohydrates 74g25%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 1933IU39%
Vitamin C 33mg40%
Calcium 295mg30%
Iron 8mg44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Three-Cheese and Basil Lasagna

Three-Cheese Basil Skillet Lasagna

Cheese and yummy, especially with homemade pasta
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Inspired by Marley Spoon
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 541kcal

Equipment

  • Large oven-proof skillet / pan (10" or greater)

Ingredients

  • Fresh lasagna sheets
  • 1 oz Parmesan
  • 4 oz mozzarella
  • 12 oz ricotta
  • 22 oz can whole-peeled tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp oregano fresh or dry
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 bunch fresh basil lots, for layering

Instructions

  • First, cut the lasagna sheets to fit perfectly in your chosen oven-proof skillet. Place the skillet on top of the noodles and cut them to shape, making sure they fit into the pan; the can go up the sides a little. Set noodles aside.
  • Then, make the sauce. Crush the tomatoes well. Finely chop or smash the garlic. Chop the fresh herbs. Heat 1-2 tbsp oil in the skillet over medium. Add ⅔ of the garlic and cook until it’s golden brown. Add the crushed tomatoes. Add the herbs and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle boil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Allow to simmer, and season appropriately.
  • While that simmers, grate the Parmesan and mozzarella. To a medium bowl, add the 12 oz ricotta, the parmesan, and half of the grated mozzarella. Season with a bit of salt and pepper. You could also chop up a bit of thyme or oregano to add here. Don’t go overboard.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 450ºF. Separate the basil leaves from the stems, and put near your layering workspace. When the sauce is done, pour into a separate bowl and wipe out the skillet. Then, start making the layers.
  • Start with ¼ cup of sauce on the bottom of the skillet. Add one layer of the noodle sheets. Top with another ¼ cup or so of sauce, then half of the ricotta mix, and then a layer of basil. Add another layer of lasagna, then a bit more sauce, and then the rest of the ricotta mix, and finally another layer of basil. Add one more layer of noodles, the remainder of the sauce (you may also need to leave some extra), and sprinkle the top with mozzarella.
  • Bake on the center rack until it’s done, about 20 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, to let the pasta sheets absorb the remaining liquid. Serve when done.

Nutrition

Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1045IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 490mg | Iron: 5mg
Nutrition Facts
Three-Cheese Basil Skillet Lasagna
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 133mg44%
Sodium 613mg27%
Potassium 598mg17%
Carbohydrates 58g19%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 1045IU21%
Vitamin C 16mg19%
Calcium 490mg49%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.