Hot and Sour Seared Tofu with Sugar Snap Peas

Hot and sour flavors are commonly found in Asian cuisines and are believed to stimulate the appetite and aid digestion.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Hot and Sour Seared Tofu with Sugar Snap Peas

Cooking Method: Searing, Stir-frying Cuisine: Asian, Fusion Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Firm Tofu
• 2 cup Sugar Snap Peas
• 1 cup Red Bell Pepper
• 0.5 cup Scallions
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 0.25 cup Water

Instructions

1. Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into cubes.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the tofu cubes and cook until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
4. Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the sugar snap peas, red bell pepper, scallions, garlic, and ginger.
6. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and water.
8. Pour the sauce over the vegetables in the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
9. Add the seared tofu back to the skillet and toss to coat it with the sauce.
10. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the tofu is heated through.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.