What would life be without color? And without a little spice? And of course, without veggies? Through our lenses we’d see lots of faces of boredom, lifeless, energy-drained stares and pouty expressions that have a constipated look. And that last one’s probably no shocker. Veggies will and can change your life —and as you know, that’s why we couldn’t help but write our last book, The Nutrition Twins’ Veggie Cure. And let’s face it, when you do eat ‘em, say hello to a slimmer, smarter, sexier you. And kiss that uncomfy bloated, backed up feeling in your tummy adios! So grab a pair of chopsticks and dig in to our new delish recipe!
If you’re looking for a quick Meatless Monday dinner, simply grab a skillet and whip this up! You’ll be amazed at how easy this recipe is to make!
Mongolian-Style Veggies
Serves 1
Ingredients
1 teaspoon canola oil (Note: Although we love olive oil, it isn’t good for cooking as it breaks down under high heat and oxidizes)
1/3 cup fresh broccoli
3 TBSP edamame, shelled
2 TBSP pineapple, diced
¼ cup snow peas, fresh
¼ cup water chestnuts, sliced
1/4 cup baby corn
¼ cup bell peppers, sliced
2 TBSP red cabbage, fresh
1 TBSP Stir-fry Sauce (We used Kikkoman)
½ cup tofu, lite firm (chopped)
½ cup brown rice, long grain (cooked and warm)
Ginger, powdered (as desired)
Red Cayenne Pepper, as desired
Onion or Garlic Powder, as desired
Directions
1.Heat the oil in a skillet over a medium heat for two minutes.
2. Add the tofu and gently stir to ensure each side browns.
3. Mix in your “extras” (veggies, and pineapple) and toss occasionally as your delicious meal browns for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. While cooking, put the warmed, cooked rice into a bowl.
5. Once tofu and veggie mixture has reached the desired “brown-ness,” gently stir in the sauce into the skillet and pour over the rice! Sprinkle the ginger, pepper, onion powder and/or garlic powder if desired. Grab your chop sticks and enjoy!
Nutrition Information, per 1 serving
304 calories, 8 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 363mg potassium, 46g carbohydrates, 8g dietary fiber, 8g sugar, 15 protein
Additional benefits: 57% Vitamin A, 176% Vitamin C, 70% Manganese
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- 1 teaspoon canola oil (Note: Although we love olive oil, it isn’t good for cooking as it breaks down under high heat and oxidizes)
- ⅓ cup fresh broccoli
- 3 TBSP edamame, shelled
- 2 TBSP pineapple, diced
- ¼ cup snow peas, fresh
- ¼ cup water chestnuts, sliced
- ¼ cup baby corn
- ¼ cup bell peppers, sliced
- 2 TBSP red cabbage, fresh
- 1 TBSP Stir-fry Sauce (We used Kikkoman)
- ½ cup tofu, lite firm (chopped)
- ½ cup brown rice, long grain (cooked and warm)
- Ginger, powdered (as desired)
- Red Cayenne Pepper, as desired
- Onion or Garlic Powder, as desired
- Heat the oil in a skillet over a medium heat for two minutes.
- Add the tofu and gently stir to ensure each side browns.
- Mix in your “extras” (veggies, and pineapple) and toss occasionally as your delicious meal browns for 4 to 5 minutes.
- While cooking, put the warmed, cooked rice into a bowl.
- Once tofu and veggie mixture has reached the desired “brown-ness,” gently stir in the sauce into the skillet and pour over the rice! Sprinkle the ginger, pepper, onion powder and/or garlic powder if desired. Grab your chop sticks and enjoy!