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SPICY BAKED TOFU

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This healthy, protein-packed tofu dish is filled with flavor. This is a spicy dish. I don't find it overly spicy but I like heat in my faux-meat! I served this with wilted garlic spinach and a fresh salad on the side. Remember that tofu is a concentrated protein, so you don't need as much tofu as you would meat. This dish is great reheated! If you want to be really creative, try grilling your tofu for an even more delicious result!

Provided by Kiara Sexton

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 serving cooking spray
1 (12 ounce) package tofu
2 tablespoons Japanese low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1 ½ tablespoons hoisin sauce

Steps:

Lay the tofu on a plate lined with a couple sheets of paper towel. Layer more paper towel atop tofu and place another plate atop the stack to press water from the tofu. Let sit at least 5 minutes.
Cut tofu into 1/2-inch strips and put into a large, sealable plastic bag; add soy sauce, chili sauce, ginger, and hoisin sauce. Squeeze bag to remove excess air and seal. Marinate tofu in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Remove tofu from the marinade, shake to remove excess moisture, and arrange onto the prepared baking sheet. Discard the remaining marinade.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, flip, and continue baking until firm, 15 to 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 686.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

BLACK PEPPER TOFU & GREEN BEANS

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A spicy & crispy Black Pepper Tofu recipe with crispy tofu, green beans, shallots, and the most delicious black pepper sauce.

Provided by Megan Horowitch

Categories Vegetarian Lunch + Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

14 oz firm tofu (must be firm or extra firm, not soft)
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
2 Tablespoons sesame oil
1 1/2 cup chopped green beans
2 shallots (about 1/2 cup finely chopped)
10 Tablespoons tamari
2 1/2 Tablespoons organic sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 Tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
Fresh Thai Basil (optional, as garnish)

Steps:

To begin, slice the block of tofu in half and press it between two towels or two paper towels. Let the tofu sit for 10 minutes to soak up any excess moisture.
While the tofu is being pressed, chop up the green beans and shallots and make the black pepper sauce. To make the black pepper sauce, simply whisk together the soy sauce/tamari, sugar, ground ginger, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
Once the ingredients are prepped, cut the pressed tofu into 1 inch cubes and add to a large bowl. Add the cornstarch to the bowl and use your hands to evenly coat the tofu in cornstarch.
Next, add 1 Tbsp of sesame oil to the work and turn on the heat. Once the oil is hot, add in the tofu and stir fry for 10-15 minutes until the tofu is browned and crispy on the outside. Remove the tofu from the wok and set aside in a bowl.
Add the remaining 1 Tbsp of sesame oil to the wok followed by the chopped shallots and green beans. Stir fry for about 5 minutes until the shallots are translucent. Then, add in the black pepper sauce and tofu. Cook all the ingredients for an additional 3-5 minutes to help thicken the sauce.
Remove the wok from the heat and serve the black pepper tofu and green beans on top of white rice. Garnish with the Thai basil if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 19 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 31 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving