Ma Po Tofu

Ma Po Tofu photo
prep time:
20 min
total time:
40 min
Makes 4 servings
NicoleNicole Wilker

I love this recipe! Originally in Cooking Light - but i changes the meat and added eggplant! Mmmm! Great for lunches!

ingredients

  • 1 (1-pound) package reduced-fat firm tofu, cut into tiny squares
  • 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee)
  • 4 ounces lean ground turkey
  • 1 eggplant, peeled and cut into small chunks. Pan fried with pam.
  • 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

directions

  • 1

    Place tofu slices on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Place a dinner plate on top of covered tofu; let stand 30 minutes. Remove plate; discard paper towels. Cut tofu slices into tiny cubes.

  • 2

    Combine broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chili garlic sauce, stirring with a whisk.

  • 3

    Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey; cook 4 minutes or until done, stirring to crumble. Remove from pan.

  • 4

    Spray pan with pam - add tofu, stirring to get tofu crispy on all sides.

  • 5

    Add ginger and garlic, stirring.

  • 6

    Add eggplant and meat to tofu mixture.

  • 7

    Add broth mixture to pan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat.

notes

Calories: 165.8 Total Fat: 2.3 g Cholesterol: 9.2 mg Sodium: 476.5 mg Total Carbs: 27.5 g Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g Protein: 8.3 g

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