Low-Carb Saimin

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages tofu, shirataki
  • 1 -2 tablespoon vegetarian broth, powder (chicken style)
  • 1 cup baby bok choy or 1 cup choy sum or 1 cup any other greens
  • 1 (6 ounce) char-siu tempura fish cakes, julienned (optional)
  • 2 green onions, green and white parts, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 12 cup shiitake mushroom (soaked in hot water and sliced)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, add water and bring to a boil.
  2. Sprinkle in the broth and lower the heat.
  3. Add the baby bok choy and allow to heat to blanch the greens.
  4. In another saucepan, cook the tofu shirataki according to the directions on the package.
  5. Divide the tofu shirataki in saimin bowls and top with fish cake, shiitake and green onions.
  6. Pour the soup with the vegetables over the garnished noodles.
  7. Serve hot.
  8. Spice it up with a togarashi.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

17 kcal 1% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1g 2% DV
Total Fat 0.2g
Carbs 3.5g 1% DV
Fiber 1.3g 5% DV
Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 6.8mg
Potassium 145mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 12.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 4.7mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 21mg 2% DV
Iron 0.5mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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