Best Caramelized Tofu With Brussels Sprouts Recipes

CARAMELIZED TOFU AND BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH CILANTRO AND NUTS

Caramelized Tofu and Brussel Sprouts With Cilantro and Nuts image

Delicious, nutritious, and economical. Try this on fall harvest feast tables or as a one dish dinner.

Provided by dandelionleaf

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

200 g extra firm tofu, cubed
10 Brussels sprouts
1/3 cup walnuts (or mix of both) or 1/3 cup pecans (or mix of both)
4 -6 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

Brown tofu and garlic in olive oil until crispy one side. Add butter, brown sugar, nuts, chili, and stir. Separately cut Brussels sprouts in half lengthways and steam in pot or microwave. When tofu is caramelized, drain Brussels sprouts and add to mix. Toss, remove from heat, then add cilantro, salt, and lemon juice. Serve hot.

TOFU STIR-FRY WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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I love cooking with Brussels sprouts. This tofu stir-fry recipe is the perfect quick and healthy weeknight meal. Make a scrumptious hoagie by stuffing toasted rolls with this tasty mixture. -Joseph Sciascia, San Mateo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
1 package (16 ounces) extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Hot cooked rice noodles

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add tofu; stir-fry until browned, 12-15 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm. Stir-fry Brussels sprouts in remaining 2 tablespoons coconut oil for 2 minutes. Add red pepper, green onions and garlic; cover and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes longer., Stir in water, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce and salt. Return tofu to pan; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in almonds. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 13g protein.