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Bean Threads with Tofu and Vegetables (recipes) and gatherer (iou)


Bean Threads with Tofu and Vegetables (recipes)


Bean Threads with Tofu and Vegetables

Yield: Makes 6 servings

Bean threads, or cellophane noodles, are dry, fine, white noodles made from powdered mung beans. When cooked, they become transparent and appear to be made of cellophane.





Ingredients:



8ounces firm tofu, drained and cubed

1tablespoon dark sesame oil

3teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided

1can (about 14 ounces) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1package (3-3/4 ounces) uncooked bean threads

1package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetable medley such as broccoli, carrots and red pepper, thawed

1/4cup rice Wine vinegar

1/2teaspoon red pepper flakes









Preparation:





1.Place tofu on shallow plate; drizzle with oil and 1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce.2.Combine broth and remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce in deep skillet or large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat. Add bean threads; simmer, uncovered, 7 minutes or until noodles absorb liquid, stirring occasionally to separate noodles.3.Stir in Vegetables and vinegar; heat through. Stir in tofu mixture and red pepper flakes; heat through about 1 minute.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 1/6 of total recipe







Fiber

3 g







Carbohydrate

23 g







Saturated Fat

1 g







Total Fat

6 g







Calories from Fat

30 %







Calories

167







Protein

8 g







Sodium

130 mg









Dietary Exchange:







Meat

1/2







Vegetable

1







Starch

1







Fat

1











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