Recipe - Thai Tofu and Veggie Stir-fry
My husband and I love Thai food! I have made curries of all different types but during the weekdays I like to make something that is quick, healthy and delicious! The keyword here is QUICK!!! Here is a recipe that I created that I use during the weeknights when we are craving some Thai food.
Thai Tofu and Veggie Stir Fry
Ingredients:
14 oz. package Firm Tofu, cubed
2 large garlic cloves, chopped or grated
1 each Red and Yellow pepper (any color you like really), seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 onion, roughly chopped
1 small container Cremini, Baby Bella or White Button mushrooms, quartered
3-4 T rice wine vinegar
2 T Ponzu citrus soy sauce
2 T Thai Garden seasoning mix (from World Market)
1/3 cup (or more) Thai Peanut Sauce (I used Archer Farms from Target)
Directions:
1. Start out by marinating the tofu. To do this, press out the excess water from the big brick of tofu - place tofu brick in a clean kitchen towel or a couple of paper towels on a plate. Place a frying pan and a couple of cans on top to help press out the excess liquid from the tofu. Remove from towel after 5-10 minutes. Cut tofu brick in half yielding 2 mini bricks. Then cut each half into 20 cubes (4 cuts on short side, 5 cuts on longer side).
2. Place cubed tofu in shallow container. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp Thai Garden seasoning mix, 2 T rice wine vinegar, and 2 T soy sauce - swish around, cover and place in fridge for a couple of hours.
3. In a small saute pan over medium heat, place 1 T Grapeseed or Olive Oil. Place strained tofu in saute pan (reserve liquid for stir fry). Saute/brown for 15 minutes - turning cubes to help brown on all sides.
4. In another saute pan over med heat, place 1 T Grapeseed or Olive oil. Add chopped/grated garlic and allow to saute for a couple of minutes, or until fragrant. Add all veggies (onion, peppers, mushrooms). Saute for 4 minutes. Add 1 T Thai seasoning mix and continue to stir fry for about 10 minutes.
5. Add browned tofu to stir fried veggies. Add marinating liquid and cook for a couple of minutes. Lastly, add 1/3 - 1/2 cup Thai Peanut Sauce (or as much as you want) and coat all veggies/tofu. Cook for another couple of minutes.
Serve on a bed of quinoa and voila - a delish, healthy, high protein and nutritious meal ready in about 20 minutes. Enjoy....
Thai Tofu and Veggie Stir Fry
Ingredients:
14 oz. package Firm Tofu, cubed
2 large garlic cloves, chopped or grated
1 each Red and Yellow pepper (any color you like really), seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 onion, roughly chopped
1 small container Cremini, Baby Bella or White Button mushrooms, quartered
3-4 T rice wine vinegar
2 T Ponzu citrus soy sauce
2 T Thai Garden seasoning mix (from World Market)
1/3 cup (or more) Thai Peanut Sauce (I used Archer Farms from Target)
Directions:
1. Start out by marinating the tofu. To do this, press out the excess water from the big brick of tofu - place tofu brick in a clean kitchen towel or a couple of paper towels on a plate. Place a frying pan and a couple of cans on top to help press out the excess liquid from the tofu. Remove from towel after 5-10 minutes. Cut tofu brick in half yielding 2 mini bricks. Then cut each half into 20 cubes (4 cuts on short side, 5 cuts on longer side).
2. Place cubed tofu in shallow container. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp Thai Garden seasoning mix, 2 T rice wine vinegar, and 2 T soy sauce - swish around, cover and place in fridge for a couple of hours.
3. In a small saute pan over medium heat, place 1 T Grapeseed or Olive Oil. Place strained tofu in saute pan (reserve liquid for stir fry). Saute/brown for 15 minutes - turning cubes to help brown on all sides.
4. In another saute pan over med heat, place 1 T Grapeseed or Olive oil. Add chopped/grated garlic and allow to saute for a couple of minutes, or until fragrant. Add all veggies (onion, peppers, mushrooms). Saute for 4 minutes. Add 1 T Thai seasoning mix and continue to stir fry for about 10 minutes.
5. Add browned tofu to stir fried veggies. Add marinating liquid and cook for a couple of minutes. Lastly, add 1/3 - 1/2 cup Thai Peanut Sauce (or as much as you want) and coat all veggies/tofu. Cook for another couple of minutes.
Serve on a bed of quinoa and voila - a delish, healthy, high protein and nutritious meal ready in about 20 minutes. Enjoy....
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