CURRIED TOFU STIR-FRY

Curried Tofu Stir-Fry image

Discover tofu with this Asian-inspired stir-fry from Trisha Kruse of Eagle, Idaho. Says Trisha, "This recipe is a tasty way to introduce your family to tofu. The blend of flavors really makes this meatless main dish appeal to folks who have never tried tofu."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 can (13.66 ounces) light coconut milk
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 package (16 ounces) firm tofu, drained and cubed
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
8 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups shredded cabbage
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok coated with cooking spray, stir-fry tofu in oil for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry yellow pepper for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and onions; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add cabbage and tomatoes; stir-fry for 2 minutes., Stir coconut milk mixture and add to skillet; bring to a boil. Return tofu to skillet. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and vegetables are crisp-tender. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), Cholesterol trace cholesterol, Sodium 658 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38 g carbohydrate, Fiber 5 g fiber, Protein 12 g protein.