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Sesame Hoisin Glazed Tofu with Brown Rice
Created by Chef Michael Chesterman
Vegan
No egg
Nut-free
Dairy-free
No shellfish
China delivers interesting and exciting flavours to the west every day and the Sesame Hoisin Glazed Tofu with Brown Rice is no exception. The traditional vegetable mixture of broccoli, carrots, and green onions bring a fresh and crisp feel to the dish that holds sesame seed and tofu as the hilites. What brings it all together is the sweet and slightly spicy hoisin sauce that carries the meal to new heights.
Also available as Sesame Hoisin Glazed Prawns
400 calories
20g proteins
59g carbs
10g fat
Ingredients: Broccoli, Brown Rice, Carrot, Green Onion, Hoisin, Lime, Sesame Seeds, Tofu, Five Spice
Instructions: Heat 2 Minutes
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Why you'll love this
The presence of pepper, tomato, oregano and onions in chilli sauce increases the antioxidant quotient of the hoisin sauce.
It is also a good source of lecithin and linoleic acid, which helps regulate the metabolism, along with the dispersion and elimination of cholesterol deposits in the body.
Brown rice has a low glycemic index which is helpful in reducing insulin surges and assists in the stabilization of blood sugar levels in the body.
Tofu is a great source of calcium which is a vital ingredient in formation of bones. Consuming tofu reduces the onset of the effects of aging by keeping the bones strong.
Bone is a living tissue that requires nutrition for optimal health and function. The most important and well known of these nutrients is calcium, which broccoli contains in modest amounts. Broccoli also contains magnesium and zinc, which play a role in proper mineralization of bone tissue as well.
Green onions are a wonderful method of obtaining quercetin. Quercetin is associated with a category of antioxidants known as flavonoids and enables reduce the effects of free-radicals, which could lead to DNA damage as well as cancer.
About the Chef
Michael Chesterman is an aspiring chef and culinary entrepreneur. His experiences range from the sublime cooking traditions of French cuisine to the rich flavours of his native Lebanon, and practically everything in between. He started his culinary journey at the age of 13 and quickly found his passion for food.
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Get Started1. Nutrient values are estimates only and may vary due to variations in product preparation and portion size, among other factors.
2. Our meals are prepared in a kitchen environment that contains nuts, gluten, shellfish, and dairy. We use best practices when preparing your meals, however, inadvertent cross-contamination may occur. We cannot guarantee the complete absence of allergens.
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