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Tofu and Sweet Potato Jambalaya

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 9, 2010
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Add something flavorful to your family's French cuisine night! Serve tofu and sweet potato - a hearty skillet meal!

Tofu and Sweet Potato Jambalaya

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 55 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (14 oz) firm tofu packed in water, drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 large dark-orange sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 cups)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz) vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 12 medium green onions, sliced (3/4 cup)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Place tofu between 2 layers of paper towels; press gently to remove as much water as possible. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
  • Step 
    2
    In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add tofu; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning frequently, until light golden brown. Remove tofu from skillet; set aside.
  • Step 
    3
    In same skillet, cook sweet potato and garlic 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until sweet potato begins to brown. Stir in broth, uncooked rice, Worcestershire sauce and red pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Step 
    4
    Stir in beans. Cover; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in tofu and onions. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition

470 Calories
10g Total Fat
22g Protein
74g Total Carbohydrate
13g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
470
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
15%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
8%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
540mg
23%
Potassium
950mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate
74g
25%
Dietary Fiber
9g
35%
Sugars
13g
Protein
22g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
170%
170%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
35%
35%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
5
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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