Tofu Hoisin with Broccoli, Red Peppers, and Walnuts

Tofu Hoisin Stir-Fry

Make it a Meal

Add these dishes to make a full meal:

Wine Pairings

The garlic and hot pepper flakes in this stir-fry are a nice foil for the sweetness of the hoisin sauce. To organise yourself, cook 1 1/2 cups rice before you begin stir-frying and keep it warm on the back burner; the stir frying will take only a few minutes.

Preparation facts

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Sauce:

1/3 cup (80mL) hoisin sauce

2 Tbs (30mL) Chinese rice wine or dry sherry

1 Tbs (15mL) sesame oil

1 Tbs (15mL) tamari

Stir-Fry:

2 Tbs (30mL) vegetable oil

1 lb (455g) extra-firm tofu, sliced, patted very dry, then cut into 2x1/2-inch (5x1.25cm) logs

6 garlic cloves, chopped

1/8 tsp (0.5g) crushed red pepper

1 red bell pepper, cut into 3x1/2-inch (8x1.25cm) strips

1 bunch broccoli, cut into small florets, stalks peeled and sliced (about 5 cups or 575g)

1/2 cup (60g) walnut halves

1/3 cup (80mL) water

Directions

Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking. Make sure tofu is patted very dry to prevent sticking. Add tofu to wok and stir-fry until lightly golden. Transfer tofu to a platter and reduce heat to medium-high.

Add a tsp of oil to the wok. Add garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute. Stir in red bell pepper, broccoli and walnuts and toss to coat with the garlic. Pour in water, toss vegetables, then cover the pan. Cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender but crunchy.

Stir in tofu, then pour on the sauce mixture. Stir-fry 1 minute or until the sauce coats everything and is thickened. Serve on rice.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 354

Calories from Fat 200 (57%)

% Daily Value*

36%Total Fat 23g

12%Saturated Fat 2.4g

Polyunsaturated Fat 12.2g

Monounsaturated Fat 7.4g

0%Cholesterol 1mg

29%Sodium 699mg

20%Potassium 709mg

8%Total Carbohydrate 23g

10%Dietary Fiber 2.4g

Sugars 4g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

31%Protein 16g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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