tofu with vegetables recipes
Tofu is usually made into tofu vegetable soup in Asia. I use tofu to stir up colorful vegetables. stir-fry beef or chicken, and replace it with tofu and stir-fry vegetables. This is also a good choice for vegetarian food.
Serve this recipes with Easy fried rice or sesame noodles for a great meal!
The tofu goes into the pan and gets cooked until browned and crispy. Mix your tofu and veggies with a sweet and savory sauce.
This colorful dish consists of tofu, pan-fried with a small amount of oil to give it that extra texture needed to absorb the sauce without the added fat of deep-frying. I also add fresh vegetables such as broccoli, and onions. The sauce is comprised mainly of every day ingredients and is extremely easy to make.
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tofu with vegetables
- pan
Equipment
- pan
Ingredients
- 12 ounce block extra firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided use
- 1/2 cup carrots peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cups small broccoli florets
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons green onions sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- cut the tofu into 1/2 inch cubes and set aside.
- Pour the oil in the pan and place the tofu in the pan in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until crispy and golden brown.
- Remove the from the pan and place on a plate. Cover to keep warm.
- Add the onions, carrots and broccoli and toss to combine. Mix frequently and sauté until all the vegetables are cooked and tender, yet still remain crispy.
- Add the garlic, ginger, salt and pepper to the pan. Cook for an additional 1-2 minute.
- Once the vegetables are tender and crispy, turn the heat down to medium-low. Add the pan-fried tofu to the vegetables. Slowly add the sauce and toss with the vegetables and tofu.
- In a small bowl mix the 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.Pour the soy sauce mixture over the tofu and vegetables; cook for 30 seconds.
- Mix slowly on medium-low heat until the sauce starts to thicken and coat the vegetables and tofu.
- Sprinkle with green onions, then serve.
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