Meal Kit
Mongolian Tofu Bowl
with broccoli
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Wheat, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy
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Vegetarian
Chef
David Padilla
In Your Box (serves 2)
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12 oz. Extra Firm Tofu
- 12 oz. Broccoli Florets
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3 fl. oz. Garlic Sesame Sauce
- ½ cup Jasmine Rice
- 4 Green Onions
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1 oz. Roasted Peanuts
- 3 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories770
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Carbohydrates78g
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Net Carbs67g
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Fat39g
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Protein28g
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Sodium1440mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
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
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1 Cook the Rice and Prepare the Tofu
Bring a small pot with rice and 1 cup water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until tender, 18-20 minutes.
Remove from burner and fluff rice. Cover again and set aside.While rice cooks, line a plate with a paper towel.Cut tofu into 1/2" dice and place on towel-lined plate. Cover with a paper towel, top with another plate, and place an heavy object on plate to press down on tofu. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces, if necessary.
Trim and cut green onions into 1" lengths.Mince garlic.Coarsely chop peanuts. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Toss broccoli, green onions, garlic, 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper on prepared baking sheet.
Spread into a single layer and roast in hot oven until broccoli is lightly browned and fork-tender, 12-15 minutes.While broccoli roasts, cook tofu. -
4 Cook the Tofu
Add tofu and cornstarch in a mixing bowl. Toss to coat thoroughly.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Place tofu in hot pan and flip occasionally until lightly browned and crispy, 5-7 minutes.Remove to a plate.Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. -
5 Make the Sauce
Return pan used to crisp tofu to medium heat. Add sauce and red pepper flakes (to taste) to hot pan.
Bring to a simmer and remove from heat.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping tofu with sauce, and garnishing with peanuts. Bon appétit!
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