Meal Kit
Garlic-Sesame Roasted Tofu
with green beans and rice
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Wheat, Sesame, Soy
- Fiber-Rich
- Vegetarian
Chef
David Welch
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Extra Firm Tofu
- 8 oz. Green Beans
- 5.47 oz. Long Grain White Rice
- 4 oz. Button Mushrooms
- 1 fl. oz. Garlic Sesame Sauce
- 2 Green Onions
- 2 tsp. Pho Vegetable Broth Concentrate
- 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- 1 tsp. Sambal
- 1 tsp. Asian Garlic, Ginger & Chile Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- ½ tsp. Multicolor Sesame Seeds
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories680
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Carbohydrates88g
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Net Carbs78g
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Fat26g
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Protein29g
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Sodium1960mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Plate
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
Customize It Instructions
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using filets mignon, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Cook, skin-side up first, until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Cook the Rice
Bring a small pot with rice, half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for vegetables), a pinch of salt, 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. Stir in green portions of green onions (prepared in a later step) and half the sesame seeds (reserve remaining for garnish) until combined. Set aside and cover to keep warm.While rice cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Cut mushrooms into 1/4" slices.
Trim green beans, if necessary, and cut into 1" pieces.Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate. -
3 Prepare the Tofu
Line a plate with paper towels.
Drain tofu. Cut into 1/4" dice.Place tofu on towel-lined plate. Top with paper towels, then press gently but firmly to remove excess moisture.In a mixing bowl, combine tofu, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, cornstarch, 2 tsp. olive oil, and Sambal (use less if spice-averse). Gently toss until coated.Place tofu on prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer. Spray with cooking spray. -
4 Roast the Tofu
Roast in hot oven until tofu is golden-brown, 25-30 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
Carefully remove from oven. Stir in garlic sesame sauce until tofu is coated. Sheet will be hot! Use a utensil.While tofu roasts, continue recipe. -
5 Cook Vegetables and Finish Dish
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add green beans to hot pan. Cook, 1 minute.
Add 1/4 cup water and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cover and stir occasionally until green beans are tender, 6-8 minutes.If green beans need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water, cover, and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes.Uncover and add 1 tsp. olive oil, mushrooms, Asian garlic, ginger & chile seasoning (to taste), white portions of green onions, and remaining garlic salt. Stir occasionally until combined and mushrooms are browned, 4-6 minutes.Stir in pho base until combined, 30-60 seconds.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping tofu with remaining sesame seeds. Bon appétit!
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