Balsamic Tofu, Cranberry, and Apple Stir-Fry

Submitted by: Marni (Rakes) Sumbal, MS
Yield: 2 – 1 ½ cup servings

recipe_balsamic_stir_fry.jpgThis grab and go delight tastes best when fresh, but also will store for 1-2 days if wrapped with plastic wrap. For this recipe I used a brown rice spring roll wrap.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Long grain, parboiled, brown rice
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 Gala apples, chopped
  • 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups Firm tofu, cubed
  • ½ cup White onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup Chives, chopped
  • ¼ cup Cranberries
  • 2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. Cook 1 cup long grain, brown rice according to directions on package/box (or you may use any grain).
  2. In a large pot drizzle olive oil and turn heat to medium.
  3. Add apple, tomatoes, tofu, and onion. Stir occasionally.
  4. When apple and tofu begin to turn light brown (around 4-5 minutes), add chives and cranberries. Lightly
    stir and turn heat to low.
  5. After 2-3 minutes add balsamic vinegar and stir. Turn off heat and remove pot from burner.
  6. Serve 1 ½ cups of tofu mixture on ½ cup brown rice. Enjoy.

Nutritionals: (per 1 ½ cup)

Calories: 398; Total Fat: 12 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Sodium: 82 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrate: 60 g; Fiber: 8 g; Sugar: 30 g; Protein: 16 g; Vitamin A: 74% DV; Vitamin C: 121% DV; Calcium: 26% DV; Iron: 42% DV