SZECHUAN VEGETABLE AND TOFU STIR-FRY

SZECHUAN VEGETABLE AND TOFU STIR-FRY image

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tsp. peanut oil
1 small onion, cut in half, then thinly sliced
1/4 cup red bell pepper strips
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup fresh or frozen broccoli florets
1/2 cup baby carrots
2 scallions (white and light green parts), slivered
2 Tbs. grated fresh ginger
1 tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/2 tsp. honey
2 1/2 Tbs. hoisin sauce
1 lb. firm or baked tofu, well drained and cut into strips

Steps:

In wok or large, heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper and stir-fry 1 minute. Add broth and bring to a boil. Add broccoli, carrots and scallions and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add ginger, red pepper flakes and honey; cover and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix hoisin sauce and 2 1/2 Tbs. water until well blended. Add to stir-fry and mix gently, then add tofu strips and toss gently. Cook, stirring occasionally, just until heated through. Serve right away. Nutritional Information Per SERVING: Calories: 122, Protein: 9g, Total fat: 6g, Saturated fat: g, Carbs: 8g, Cholesterol: mg, Sodium: 82mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: g