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Spiced tofu and lentils with turmeric rice
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Spiced tofu and lentils with turmeric rice

20 ingredients 6 steps 4 food_guide_canada
Spiced tofu and lentils with turmeric rice
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

734
Calories
43g
Protein
21g
Fat
98g
Carbs

Counts 15 of 16 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 15 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Lentil 1/2 cup cooked (99g) 115
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Tofu 100g firm 76
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
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

  • 1 package (400 g/14 oz) extra firm tofu
  • 10 mL (2 tsp) dried oregano
  • 2 mL (½ tsp) dried thyme
  • 10 mL (2 tsp) garlic powder
  • 10 mL (2 tsp) onion powder
  • 2 mL (½ tsp) black pepper
  • 4 mL (¾ tsp) salt
  • 1 mL (¼ tsp) cumin
  • 1 mL (¼ tsp) paprika
  • 30 mL (2 tbsp) vegetable oil
  • 1 can (540 mL/19 oz) lentils, drained and rinsed
  • 500 mL (2 cups) water
  • 2 mL (½ tsp) turmeric powder
  • 375 mL (1 ½ cups) uncooked brown rice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 125 mL (½ cup) lower fat yogurt
  • ½ mL (⅛ tsp) onion powder
  • Pinch of cumin
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • ½ large cucumber, sliced

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 175 °C (350 °F) and line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil.

2

Cut tofu into 2.5 cm (1 inch) slices and place on one of the baking sheets.

3

In a medium bowl, mix together oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, cumin, paprika, and vegetable oil. Brush ¾ spice mixture onto tofu and place in the oven for 20 minutes.

4

Toss lentils in remaining spice mixture and spread onto the other baking sheet. Bake for about 13 minutes, until a little crispy.

5

In a small pot with a lid, bring water and turmeric to a boil. Add brown rice, cover and return to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

6

In a small bowl, mix garlic, yogurt, onion powder, and cumin. Serve sauce with tofu and lentils.

By Health Canada · Recipe sourced from food_guide_canada

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