Tofu and Spinach in Garlic Sauce

Nothing says pregnancy nutrient quite like folate! And to meet your minimum daily need of 500-micrograms, folate rich vegetables and beans become an easy answer. Try this highly nutritious tofu and spinach recipe for not only folate but protein also.

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons of cornstarch
• ½ cup of low-sodium chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons of soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon of sugar
• 1 ½ tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 shallot, sliced
• 1 pound of firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 inch of fresh ginger, sliced into coins
• 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 bunch of spinach, chopped

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk corn starch with 1 tablespoon of chicken stock and set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, combine with remaining stock, soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar.
3. Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat and add vegetable oil.
4. Add shallot and tofu and stir-fry until the shallot is translucent. Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry for an additional minute.
5. Add spinach and toss until wilted then add soy sauce mixture. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes.
6. Stir cornstarch mixture well and scrape into stir-fry. Simmer and stir until sauce thickens, approximately 1-2 minutes.
7. Add soy sauce to taste and serve over brown rice.

Recipe transcribed from: fitPREGNANCY