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TOFU AND PEPPERS WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE



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Our spicy peanut sauce is inspired by the one used in satay, a common Indonesian dish. The sauce is a perfect accompaniment to the mild-flavored tofu.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (14 ounces each) firm or extra-firm tofu, drained well
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 medium red bell peppers, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Asian-style chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon light-brown sugar
4 sprigs cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Slice each tofu cake crosswise into 6 rectangles.
  • In a shallow container, whisk together 1 tablespoon each oil and soy sauce. Dip tofu pieces lightly on all sides to coat. Brush two rimmed baking sheets with remaining tablespoon oil; divide tofu between them. Scatter peppers around the edges.
  • Bake 10 minutes; turn tofu and peppers. Continue baking until tofu is golden brown and peppers begin to char, 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, chili sauce, brown sugar, 3 tablespoons water, and remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, until warm. Drizzle sauce over tofu and peppers. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

SPICY THAI TOFU WITH RED BELL PEPPERS AND PEANUTS



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Provided by Rozanne Gold

Categories     Wok     Stir-Fry     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Peanut     Tofu     Spinach     Bell Pepper     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup olive oil
2 large red bell peppers, seeded, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 14-to 16-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained well, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 green onions, thinly sliced on diagonal
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 6-ounce bag baby spinach leaves
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup lightly salted roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oil in wok over high heat. Add bell peppers, ginger, and garlic; sauté until peppers just begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add tofu and green onions; toss 2 minutes. Add next 3 ingredients. Toss to blend, about 1 minute. Add spinach in 3 additions, tossing until beginning to wilt, about 1 minute for each addition. Mix in basil. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle peanuts over.

TOFU STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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This is a good vegetarian dish my mother introduced me to. Give it a shot! I find it to be delicious! I like to mix provolone with the mozzarella...good flavor.

Provided by Cynna

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 bell peppers
12 ounces firm tofu, diced
1 onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup uncooked rice

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Cut off top of peppers½" from stem.
  • Discard membranes and seeds.
  • Chop top and discard stem.
  • Parboil pepper bottoms in boiling water for 4 minutes.
  • Drain well and stand upright in a shallow baking dish.
  • Dice tofu into bite-size pieces.
  • Stir-fry tofu, onion, and garlic in skillet.
  • Add pepper, parsley, and chopped pepper tops.
  • Cook one minute.
  • Stir in rice, corn, and cheese.
  • Pack into pepper cups.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until heated through.
  • Top with extra cheese if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.4, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 16.6, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 4.6, Protein 11.2

STIR-FRIED TOFU WITH CARROTS AND RED PEPPERS



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Make sure to cut the carrots and red peppers into the same size julienne (julienne are thin strips) so that they cook at the same rate. Both of these vegetables keep well in the refrigerator, so this should be a dish you can pull together easily.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, one pot, main course

Time 20m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces firm tofu, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium if desired)
1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
2 teaspoons dark Asian sesame oil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, preferably white pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 medium carrot, cut in 1/4-by-2-inch matchsticks (1 cup julienne)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut in 1/4-by-2-inch matchsticks (1 cup julienne)
1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions or minced red onion
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut the tofu into 1/4-inch matchsticks and place them on paper towels. Place another paper towel on top and prepare the remaining ingredients.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup combine the soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, and the sesame oil. Combine the salt, pepper and sugar in another small bowl. Have all the ingredients within arm's reach of your pan.
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the tofu. Reduce the heat to medium and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, until it begins to brown. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds.
  • Swirl in the remaining oil and add the carrots, red pepper, mushrooms, and spring onion or red onion. Turn the heat to high and stir-fry for 1 minute, or until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the salt, pepper and sugar, toss together and add the soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, stir in the cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 239, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 415 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

TOFU WITH BELL PEPPERS



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I got this out of a vegetarian cookbook I got years ago. This is one tofu recipe that even people who do not like tofu love!! My kids even love it!! I serve it over some Jasmin rice, and it gets devoured. If you want more sauce for the rice, double the amount of sauce you make).

Provided by nickie409

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces firm tofu, drained
2 garlic cloves (minced or crushed)
8 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
6 tablespoons oil
1 onion, sliced very thin (they will be thin strings when cooked)
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut to bite sized pieces

Steps:

  • Cut the tofu into bite sized cubes. Place in a bowl.
  • Mix together the garlic, soy sauce, and sweet chili sauce. Drizzle over the tofu and coat. Let it sit for at least 30 minute.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onion and cook over high heat until brown and almost crispy (you can crisp them if you want). Remove them from the pan with a slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels.
  • Remove the pan from the heat (it WILL spit at you if you do not). Add the tofu. You can return it to the heat once it has stopped spitting and cook for about 5 minute Remove all but 1 tbs of oil (I usually do not have to remove any oil), and all of the tofu.
  • Add the bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes or until soft. Turn down heat and let cool for a bit so the sauce does not spit on you. Return the tofu, onions, and leftover sauce to pan. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.2, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 2023.1, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 3, Protein 11.3

TOFU AND RICE STUFFED PEPPERS



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Italian style stuffed bell peppers for the vegetarian (can easily be prepared vegan). Even my meat-eating husband loved these.

Provided by N1COLE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked brown rice
2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and diced
1 ¾ cups marinara sauce, divided
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 red bell peppers, halved and seeded
2 orange bell peppers, halved and seeded
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
8 slices tomato

Steps:

  • Place rice and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes, or until tender.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in garlic and tofu. Cook about 5 minutes. Mix in 1/4 cup marinara sauce, season with salt and pepper, and continue to cook and stir until tofu is evenly brown.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Using a wooden spoon or spatula, press an equal amount of rice into each pepper half. Layer rice with remaining marinara sauce, and 1/2 the cheese. Press equal amounts of tofu into the pepper halves. Place 1 tomato slice on each pepper, and top peppers with remaining mozzarella. Arrange stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
  • Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted. Serve 1/2 of each color pepper to each person.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.8 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 812.7 mg, Sugar 16 g

TOFU AND PEPPERS WITH SPICY VEGAN PEANUT SAUCE



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Forget what you think you know about tofu and try this recipe! It is spicy, savory, vegan, and delicious. A vegetable chopper can cut down on the prep time.

Provided by jonvance

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (1 pound) packages firm tofu, drained
3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 green bell peppers, chopped
2 large onions, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 bunch green onions, sliced thin
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup natural, unsalted peanut butter
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons sriracha sauce, or more to taste
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Slice tofu into 1/2-inch-thick strips and press between paper towels to remove excess water; leave to drain while preparing vegetables.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil and sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add green bell peppers, onions, and carrots; saute until peppers and carrots are tender and onions are golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, mix in green onions and garlic, and cover with a lid.
  • Chop tofu into bite-sized chunks. Heat remaining peanut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine peanut butter, water, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper in a blender and blend until smooth to make the peanut sauce.
  • Transfer tofu and peanut sauce to the skillet with the vegetables. Heat over low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 647.7 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

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