SPICY STIR FRY TOFU WITH PEANUT SAUCE W/ SNOW PEAS AND MUSHROOMS

Spicy Stir Fry Tofu With Peanut Sauce W/ Snow Peas and Mushrooms image

Provided by mikey ev

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons canola oil
3/4 lb snow peas, trimmed
1 cup red bell pepper, sliced into strips
3/4 cup water, divided
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups shiitake mushrooms, sliced (about 8 ounces)
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce or 2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Place tofu cubes on several layers of paper towels. Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 5 minutes.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add tofu to pan; cook 7 minutes or until lightly browned, gently turning occasionally.
Remove from pan; keep warm.
Add snow peas, bell pepper, 1/4 cup of water, onions, ginger, and garlic to pan; stir-fry 3 minutes.
Add mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes.
Combine remaining 1/2 cup water, tamari, peanut butter, cornstarch, sriracha, and salt in a small bowl; stir well.
Add tamari mixture and tofu to pan; cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly.
Serve warm over rice or noodles; or chilled.