Breakfast square-Meal Squares
- canola oil cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
- 1 small carrot, shredded
- 14 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 whole scallion, chopped
- 14 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 4 ounces firm tofu, cut in 4 pieces
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce (optional)
- 12 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 (5 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Coat a loaf-shaped baking pan with cooking spray.
- Set aside.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
- Saute the carrot, onion, scallion and turmeric until the carrot is soft, about 5 minutes.
- Turn the mixture into a mixing bowl.
- Squeeze each piece of tofu to eliminate excess water.
- When it resembles cottage cheese, place it in a food processor or blender.
- Add the egg white, remaining oil, soy sauce (if using) and salt.
- Puree until smooth.
- Transfer to the bowl with the cooked vegetables.
- Stir in the spinach and rice.
- With a rubber spatula, mix until well combined.
- Spread the mixture in an even layer in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake 30 to 45 minutes or until firm to the touch in the center.
- Cool completely in the pan.
- Turn out onto a cutting board and cut into 6 squares.
- Wrap pieces individually, then place in a zip-lock plastic bag and store in the refrigerator up to 3 days or in the freezer for two weeks.
- Eat at room temperature or after being gently warmed in a microwave.
canola oil cooking spray, canola oil, carrot, onion, scallion, ground turmeric, firm tofu, egg white, soy sauce, salt, brown rice
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/breakfast-square-meal-squares-165622 (may not work)