Include in Print View:

Smoky Vietnamese Broth Bowl with Tofu

Smoky Vietnamese Broth Bowl with Tofu A CIF Food Is Medicine breakfast inspired by Vietnamese flavors with emphasis on Stroke Risk Reduction Education, Lower Sodium, High Fiber, Heart Healthy, Budget-Friendly. 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.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Cooking Method:
Cuisine:
Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Estimated Cost: 13
Calories: 420
Best Season: All Seasons
Dietary: Dairy-Free, Vegetarian
Description
A CIF Food Is Medicine breakfast inspired by Vietnamese flavors with emphasis on Stroke Risk Reduction Education, Lower Sodium, High Fiber, Heart Healthy, Budget-Friendly.
Ingredients:
  • 1 pound tofu
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 cup mushrooms
  • 1 cup cucumber
  • 1 cup cabbage
  • lime
  • mint
  • cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. 1
    Warm a skillet or saucepan over medium heat,
    Cook aromatics and vegetables until softened,
    Add protein, grains or beans, and spices,
    Simmer or sauté until cooked through and serve with herbs or citrus.
Note
Food Is Medicine/CIF note: this recipe emphasizes whole-food ingredients associated with healthier dietary patterns, including vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fruit, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, lean protein, and unsaturated fats. It is not medical treatment; patients should follow their individualized care plan. Feature image is a generated placeholder visual from Placehold.co, not copied from a recipe website.
Keywords: smoky vietnamese broth bowl with tofu, vietnamese, breakfast, stroke risk reduction education, lower sodium, high fiber, heart healthy, budget-friendly, 1 cup mushrooms, 1 cup cucumber
This recipe can be used in community cooking demonstrations, chronic disease education, care coordination, and food access programming.
Read it online: https://www.mhwc.us/recipe/smoky-vietnamese-broth-bowl-with-tofu/