Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Ginger Mushroom Chicken/Tofu

Got this recipe from a Light & Tasty magazine. It can also be found online. Now, if you are a normal person, and don't constantly forget to make the rice for a recipe, you could eat this over rice. If you're me, you realize at the last minute that you didn't make the rice, then stub your toe really hard (unrelated, but ever more frustrating), and decide to eat it without rice. *shrug* Take your pick. This makes 4 servings. I only made 2.

Ingredients:
1 c fresh snow peas
2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
3/4 c milk (unsweetened silk)
1 lb chicken or 4 svg extra firm tofu
3 tsp grapeseed oil
1/2 lb sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1/2 tsp ground ginger

Directions:
Place snow peas in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, pepper and milk until smooth; set aside.
In a large non-stick skillet or wok (I just used the same saucepan I boiled the peas in), stir-fry chicken/tofu in 1 tsp hot oil. Remove and keep warm.
In the same pan, stir-fry mushrooms and ginger in remaining oil for 2 min. Add peas, stir-fry for 2 min longer.
Stir cornstarch mixture and stir into mushroom mixture.
Return chicken/tofu to pan. Bring to a boil; cool and stir for 2 min or until thickened.
Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information:
Tofu (no rice):                    Chicken (no rice):
Calories: 153                     Calories: 163
Fat: 8g                               Fat: 4.5g
Saturated: 0.5g                  Saturated: 0.5g
Carbs: 7.5g                       Carbs: 5.5g
Fiber: 2.5g                        Fiber: 1.5g
Protein: 12g                      Protein: 26g

Ratings:
Kristen: 3
Dave: 3

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