Crispy Tofu with Black Pepper Sauce
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Sometimes tofu can be boring and tasteless, but not in this recipe! Here, the crispy vegetarian bean curd is so loaded with flavor, you'll never shy away from tofu again. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
Ingredients
Instructions
Mix the first 4 ingredients. Mince white parts of green onions; thinly slice green parts.
Cut tofu into 1/2-in. cubes; pat dry with paper towels. Toss tofu with cornstarch. In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add tofu; cook until crisp and golden brown, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan; drain on paper towels.
In same pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add peas; stir-fry until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan.
In same pan, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add pepper; cook 30 seconds. Add garlic, ginger and minced green onions; stir-fry for 30-45 seconds. Stir in soy sauce mixture; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in tofu and peas. Sprinkle with sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 316 calories
- Fat Content
- 24g fat (2g saturated fat)
- Cholesterol Content
- 0 cholesterol
- Sodium Content
- 583mg sodium
- Carbohydrate Content
- 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars
- Fiber Content
- 2g fiber)
- Protein Content
- 7g protein.
