Low Fat Day

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Here is one that is really good. I made this awhile back. Low Fat &

Fast - may be a title but it is also correct.

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Curried Tempeh with Saffron Rice

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Times Low Fat & Fast

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 cup uncooked basmati rice

pinch saffron threads

1 1/4 cups vegetable broth or water

1 8 oz package five grain or plain tempeh -- cut in 1.5 "

strips*

1 med onion -- chopped

1 med green or red bell pepper -- seed/coarsely chop

1/2 cup raisins

1 tbsp honey

2 tsp curry powder -- mild one is best

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground cloves

prepared chutney

 

Cook the rice according to package directions, adding saffron to the

cooking water. (I used some hot water, crumbled in the saffron, let it

sit for a moment and then poured it into a microwaveable container,

added the rice, covered it with some plastic wrap and cooked it on HIGH

for 13 minutes. Took the wrap off and fluffed the rice).

 

Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup broth or water to bubbling in a large nonstick

skillet over medium heat. Add tempeh, onion, and bell pepper. Cook,

stirring, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 7 minutes, adding

more broth or water as necessary to prevent sticking.

 

Stir in remaining broth or water and the other ingredients (except

chutney). Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until

flavors are blended and sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve over

hot rice with chutney on the side if desired.

 

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NOTES : * I used extra-firm tofu and it was fine. It just doesn't have

the coarse consistency that tempeh does.

 

I also didn't use raisins. My husband doesn't like raisins in entrees or

any fruit of any kind.

 

353 calories, 11g protein and 2g fat per serving.

 

 

RisaG