Sydney Broccoli Red Pepper Tofu Stir Fry With Balsamic Vi Food

BROCCOLI, RED PEPPER & TOFU STIR FRY

Steps:

• Drain tofu: wrap block of tofu in paper towel. Let tofu drain for about 15-20 minutes.
• While tofu is draining, whisk sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Pour into large skillet and bring to a boil.
• Add in broccoli and cook over high heat until broccoli is bright green.
• Add in tofu and bell peppers and cook until broccoli turns a dark green color and the sauce is mostly evaporated.

STIR-FRIED TOFU AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Optional step for firmer tofu: Blot the tofu dry, wrap in a clean kitchen towel and place a cutting board on top. Let sit for about 15 minutes. Whether weighted or not, slice the tofu about 1/2 inch thick into 1- x 2-inch dominoes.
• Mix together 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium bowl. Toss with the tofu, and stir to make sure all of the pieces are coated. Let sit for five to 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
• In a small bowl, stir together the remaining soy sauce and sugar, hoisin sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates on contact. Add the oil, turn the heat to medium-high and add the peppers. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes, until the peppers begin to soften, and add the garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 20 seconds, until the garlic and ginger begin to smell fragrant, and add the tofu, dried red pepper flakes and green onions. Stir-fry two minutes, give the sauce a stir and add to the pan. Cover and cook for three minutes. Remove the lid, stir the ingredients in the pan, and taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with rice or noodles.

SYDNEY BROCCOLI, RED PEPPER & TOFU STIR FRY WITH BALSAMIC VI

Steps:

• Cut the tofu across the width into 6 slabs. Cut each slab in half to make 12 squares. Blot the tofu to remove some of the moisture and set aside.
• Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl and set aside.
• Saute the broccoli in 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat until bright green and starting to brown in places, about 5 minutes. Remove broccoli from the pan.
• Saute the red pepper in 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat until it starts to brown, about 3 minutes. Remove the red pepper from the pan.
• Saute the tofu in the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until browned, 2 minutes per side.
• Add the vinegar mixture to the tofu and simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
• Return the broccoli and peppers to the pan and gently toss to coat with the sauce.
• Garnish with the scallions and serve with brown rice or another whole grain.

VEGETABLE AND TOFU STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Prepare rice according to package directions, then set aside, but keep warm.
• For sauce, in a small bowl stir together the broth, dry sherry, cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar, ginger & the optional red pepper (if desired), then set aside.
• Spray a cold wok or large skillet with nonstick cooking spray, then preheat over medium-high heat.
• Stir-fry carrots & garlic for 2 minutes.
• Add broccoli & stir-fry 3-4 minutes more, or until vegetables are crisp-tender, then push vegetables away from center of wok or skillet.
• Stir sauce, then add to center of wok or skillet, & cook, stirring, until thickened & bubbly.
• Add tofu & stir everything together to coat with sauce.
• Cook & stir for 1 minute more.
• To serve, spoon vegetable mixture over rice.

BROCCOLI AND TOFU STIR-FRY WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Make brown rice according to the box's directions.
• Place tofu on a plate, and top with cutting board. Place several cans of food on top to weigh it down. Let tofu rest while the water is sqeezed out. Cut tofu into small cubes.
• While tofu drains, lightly steam broccoli until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Heat 2 tsp of oil in wok or large nonstirck skillet over high heat. When hot, add tofu and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes to brown. Transfer to shallow bowl.
• Add the remaining 1 tsp of oil to pan, followed by scallions, garlic, pepper, and broccoli. Stir-fry 2 minutes over medium high heat. Stir in soy sauce, almonds, and tofu, and gently toss to combine. Serve each with 1/2 cup portion of brown rice.