STIR-FRIED EGGPLANT AND TOFU

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My first stab at cooking tofu for myself was such a delicious success that I'm having another go at it. This recipe is from Sunset magazine, featuring one of my favorite vegetables - yummy, beautiful eggplant.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (18 ounce) package firm tofu, drained, cut into 1 1/2- by 2-in . chunks
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb eggplant, cut into 1- by 3-in . strips
1 small bell pepper, cut into 1-in . pieces
1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick frying pan over high heat, add tofu, and gently cook, turning tofu occasionally, until browned slightly, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer tofu to a plate.
  • Cook garlic, eggplant, and bell pepper in pan until softened, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add soy sauce, sugar, and oyster sauce and cook until heated through, another 2 minutes.
  • Return tofu to pan and gently stir to coat.
  • Remove from heat and stir in basil leaves.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.5, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 972.1, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 10.6, Protein 13.2

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