Spiced Bok Choy and Tofu
This dish is a simple 30-minute meal. For an extra-spicy entrée, leave the seeds in the jalapeño; remove seeds for a mild version. Shiitake stems can be saved for flavoring stock but are inedible, so discard them after using.
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This dish is a simple 30-minute meal. For an extra-spicy entrée, leave the seeds in the jalapeño; remove seeds for a mild version. Shiitake stems can be saved for flavoring stock but are inedible, so discard them after using.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. peanut or vegetable oil
- 1 Tbs. dark sesame oil
- 9 cups (1 medium bunch) bok choy, rinsed and sliced crosswise
- 4 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps
- 1 cup sliced scallion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 1 Tbs. grated fresh ginger
- 3 Tbs. water
- 3 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp. granular sugar substitute
- 1 lb. firm tofu, at room temperature, cubed
Preparation
Heat oils in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add bok choy and mushrooms, and stir-fry for 5 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Add scallion, garlic, jalapeño and ginger, and stir-fry for 1 1/2 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix water, soy sauce and sugar substitute together in a cup. Stir into bok choy mixture, and top with tofu. Cover, and cook just to heat through, for 1 minute.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 360
- Carbohydrate Content 35 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 18 g
- Fiber Content 8 g
- Protein Content 25 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 710 mg
- Sugar Content 2 g