Bean Threads with Tofu and Vegetables

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Bean Threads with Tofu and Vegetables
Yield: Makes 6 servings
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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:
8
ounces firm tofu, drained and cubed

1
tablespoon dark sesame oil

3
teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided

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

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

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

1/4
cup rice wine vinegar

1/2
teaspoon 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


This recipe appears in: Chinese