Yogurty Tofu Barley Simmer
"Half stir-fry, half simmer sauce, all delicious. If you are trying to eat healthy and are tired of chicken and rice, give this recipe a try. My wife and I are changing our diets and experimenting with recipes for our new protein choices. This one was tasty and very different from the usual boring tofu fare."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Barley | 1 cup cooked (157g) | 193 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Tofu | 100g firm | 76 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup white pearl barley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 large green onion, white and green parts separated and chopped
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 (8 ounce) container extra firm tofu, drained and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- coarse sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups Greek-style yogurt
- 4 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pinch paprika, or to taste