Wild Rice with Glazed Carrot and Tomato Ragoût

Ingredient List

Serves 2

* 3 tsp. olive oil, divided
* 2/3 cup wild rice or wild rice blend
* 6 oz. extra-firm silken tofu, cut into 2-inch strips
* 1 cup peeled baby carrots, sliced lengthwise
* 9 cherry tomatoes, halved (2/3 cup)
* 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
* 1 1/2 Tbs. lemon juice
* 2 Tbs. chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
* 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
* 1/2 tsp fennel seeds

Directions
1. Cook rice according to package directions.

2. Heat 1 tsp. oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu, and cook 5 minutes, or until browned, turning once. Transfer to plate.

3. Add remaining 2 tsp. oil to skillet, and reduce heat to medium. Add carrots to skillet, and cook 10 minutes, or until softened and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, and fennel seeds, and simmer 2 minutes, or until liquid is thickened and reduced, stirring occasionally. Stir in reserved tofu; cook 1 minute, or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and serve over rice garnished with additional parsley.

Nutritional Information

Per 3/4 cup rice and 1 cup sauce: Calories: 424, Protein: 19g, Total fat: 12g, Saturated fat: 2g, Carbs: 62g, Cholesterol: mg, Sodium: 342mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugars: 10g