Garden Vietnamese Pilaf with Tofu A CIF Food Is Medicine dinner inspired by Vietnamese flavors with emphasis on Diabetes-Friendly, Plant-Forward, High Protein, High Fiber, Meal Prep. Designed for Food Is Medicine programming with fiber-rich plants, lean proteins, healthy fats, herbs, spices, and lower-sodium flavor building. This recipe supports practical, affordable meal planning for chronic disease prevention education and community cooking demonstrations.
A CIF Food Is Medicine dinner inspired by Vietnamese flavors with emphasis on Diabetes-Friendly, Plant-Forward, High Protein, High Fiber, Meal Prep.
Ingredients:
1pound tofu
1cup quinoa
2cups herbs and greens
1cup carrots
1cup cucumber
ginger
garlic
rice vinegar
1tablespoon chia seeds
black pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Prepare and rinse produce as needed,
Combine ingredients in a bowl or blender,
Season with herbs, citrus, vinegar, and spices,
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Keywords:
garden vietnamese pilaf with tofu, vietnamese, dinner, diabetes-friendly, plant-forward, high protein, high fiber, meal prep, 2 cups herbs and greens, 1 cup carrots