Spicy Mince with Beans and Tofu

Spicy Mince with Beans and Tofu

Blood Sugar: 3Servings: 4Preparation Time: 15minMeal Category: Lunch
Micronutrients:Vitamin ACalciumFolate

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy
114kcal
Sugar
1g
Fat
7g
Fiber
1g
Sat fat
2g
Protein
8g
Carbs
6g
Sodium
188mg

Ingredients

  • 200g / 7.05oz Brown rice
  • 300g / 10.58oz trimmed Green beans
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 crushed Garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp Grated ginger
  • 4 chopped Spring onions
  • 1 chopped Chilli
  • 500g / 17.64oz extra Lean pork mince
  • 2 tsp Tamari or light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sweet Kecap manis
  • 150g / 5.29oz diced Silken tofu
  • 1 bunch Broccolini
  • 4 Bok choy
  • 1/4 cup chopped Coriander leaves
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil

Preparation

  1. Put 200g / 7.05oz Brown rice in a saucepan with 750ml / 25.36fl oz water. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is cooked.
  2. Put 300g / 10.58oz trimmed Green beans in a microwave-safe bowl with 125ml / 4.23fl oz water. Cover and cook on High for 1.5 minutes. Drain beans, then plunge into ice-cold water. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry 2 crushed Garlic cloves, 2 tsp grated Ginger, the white part of 4 chopped Spring onions, and 1 chopped Chilli until softened.
  4. Add 500g / 17.64oz extra Lean pork mince and fry until browned. Add the beans, stir in 2 tsp Tamari or light soy sauce and 1 tbsp sweet Kecap manis. Stir in 150g / 5.29oz diced Silken tofu and cook until heated through.
  5. Put 1 bunch Broccolini and 4 Bok choy in a microwave-safe bowl with water and cook on High for 2 minutes.
  6. Transfer pork mixture to a plate, sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped Coriander leaves and green part of the Spring onions. Drizzle with 1 tsp Sesame oil. Serve with Brown rice, Broccolini, and Bok choy.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron
1% of RDI
Magnesium
19% of RDI
Vitamin C
13% of RDI
Omega 3
6% of RDI
Vitamin A
39% of RDI
Calcium
39% of RDI
Folate
19% of RDI

Good to know

Do not use firm tofu as it doesn't offer the same silky texture as silken tofu. Optionally, add 1 tsp Sesame seeds.
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