Best Citrus Marinated Tofu With Onions And Peppers Recipes

STIR-FRIED TOFU AND PEPPERS

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This attractive stir-fry is inspired by a traditional Chinese dish called rainbow beef. The vegetarian version works well, and it's also easier to make. If you prefer a very firm tofu, take the extra time to weight it as directed in step 1. I am happy to skip this step and use firm tofu that hasn't been weighted.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories dinner, one pot, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 pound firm tofu
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable, peanut or canola oil
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut in 1-inch squares
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut in 1-inch squares
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 large garlic cloves, green shoots removed, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (to taste)
2 scallions, white and green parts, cut on the diagonal into 1-inch lengths
Cooked rice or noodles for serving

Steps:

Optional step for firmer tofu: Blot the tofu dry, wrap in a clean kitchen towel and place a cutting board on top. Let sit for about 15 minutes. Whether weighted or not, slice the tofu about 1/2 inch thick into 1- x 2-inch dominoes.
Mix together 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium bowl. Toss with the tofu, and stir to make sure all of the pieces are coated. Let sit for five to 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
In a small bowl, stir together the remaining soy sauce and sugar, hoisin sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.
Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates on contact. Add the oil, turn the heat to medium-high and add the peppers. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes, until the peppers begin to soften, and add the garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 20 seconds, until the garlic and ginger begin to smell fragrant, and add the tofu, dried red pepper flakes and green onions. Stir-fry two minutes, give the sauce a stir and add to the pan. Cover and cook for three minutes. Remove the lid, stir the ingredients in the pan, and taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 496 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TOFU WITH ONIONS, PEPPERS AND TOMATOES

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Make and share this Tofu With Onions, Peppers and Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Woowoose

Categories Soy/Tofu

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 lbs firm tofu, Wildwood
4 teaspoons curry powder
2 limes, juice of
3 ounces olive oil
3 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 medium onions, diced
2 green peppers, diced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
4 tablespoons ginger, minced
1 teaspoon cayenne
5 teaspoons coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
8 roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Steps:

Drain the tofu, blot with a paper towel and cut into bite sized cubes.
Mix the curry powder and half the lime juice in a large bowl. Add the tofu cubes and toss. Let marinate for a least an hour.
Heat 2 oz of the oil in a skillet, add the tofu and cook over medium-high heat until brown. Then turn off heat, add the remaining lime juice and set aside.
Heat the remaining oil in a skillet with the cumin seeds. When hot, add the onions and saute over high heat until they're lightly brown. Add the green peppers, garlic, ginger, cayenne, coriander and turmeric. Cook some more minutes until the peppers have softened somewhat.
Add the tofu and tomatoes and cook until the tofu is heated through. Add the cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.8, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 15.1, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3, Protein 7.4