Lemon Green Tea Rice Snow Peas Tofu Recipe

Lemon Green Tea Rice Snow Peas Tofu Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 3 cups water
• 4 green tea bags
• 1 1/2 cups white sushi rice
• 2 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil
• 8 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 3 green onions, minced
• 2 cups snow peas, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil
2. Add the tea bags and remove from the heat
3. Let stand for 7 minutes and remove and discard the tea bags
4. Rinse the rice under running water until the water runs clear, then add to the brewed tea
5. Cover and cook over medium heat until tender, about 25 minutes
6. Remove from heat and set aside
7. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat
8. Add the tofu and cook until golden brown, 5minutes
9. Add the green onions and snow peas and cook until softened, 3 minutes
10. Stir in the lemon juice and zest
11. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice with the tofu and snow pea mixture
12. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately

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