Tofu with Red Peppers & Black Bean Paste
Alex and I try to eat vegetarian once or twice a week - if makes us feel healthy. We've found several tofu recipes that we really like and this is one of them. Serve with rice.
Tofu with Red Peppers & Black Bean Pase
1 (12.3-ounce) package reduced-fat firm tofu, drained
2 teaspoons grapeseed or canola oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
4 dried hot red chiles
2 cups thinly sliced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons sherry
1/3 cup coarsely chopped green onions
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon black bean paste
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
Cut each block of tofu in half lengthwise. Place tofu slices on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Let stand 30 minutes, pressing down occasionally. Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
Heat grapeseed oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and chiles; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add bell pepper, and cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in tofu and sherry; cook 3 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently. Stir in onions; cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce, bean paste, and sesame oil, stirring gently to combine.
Serves 4
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Tofu with Red Peppers & Black Bean Pase
1 (12.3-ounce) package reduced-fat firm tofu, drained
2 teaspoons grapeseed or canola oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
4 dried hot red chiles
2 cups thinly sliced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons sherry
1/3 cup coarsely chopped green onions
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon black bean paste
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
Cut each block of tofu in half lengthwise. Place tofu slices on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Let stand 30 minutes, pressing down occasionally. Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
Heat grapeseed oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and chiles; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add bell pepper, and cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in tofu and sherry; cook 3 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently. Stir in onions; cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce, bean paste, and sesame oil, stirring gently to combine.
Serves 4
Thank you Cooking Light Magazine