Sesame Tofu Stir Fry
Stir-frying is a popular vegetarian form of cooking. This recipe throws together rice, tofu, and vegetables for a meal that can be prepared in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup finely chopped peanuts
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1 12-ounce package firm or extra-firm tub-style tofu (fresh bean curd), drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1 tablespoon cooking oil
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1 16-oz. bag frozen stir-fry vegetables, thawed
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2/3 cup bottled stir-fry sauce
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2 cups hot cooked rice
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2 green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)
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1 medium orange, cut into 8 wedges
Directions
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In a bowl combine 1 tablespoon of the peanuts, the sesame seeds, ginger, and red pepper. Add tofu; toss gently to coat.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. (If necessary, add more oil during cooking.) Add tofu mixture to skillet. Cook, stirring gently, for 3 to 4 minutes until sesame seeds are toasted and tofu begins to brown.
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Remove tofu mixture to a bowl. Add vegetables to skillet; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Add stir-fry sauce; cook and stir gently until mixture is bubbly. Stir in tofu; heat through. Serve over rice. Sprinkle each serving with some of the remaining 3 tablespoons peanuts and the green onions. Serve with orange wedges.
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Makes 4 servings
Nutrition information
Calories 386, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 1054 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 19 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 58%, Calcium 13%, Iron 17%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Starch 1.5, Other Carbohydrate 1, Medium-Fat Meat 2, Fat .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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