Healthy Sesame Tofu Almond Stir Fry
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the vegetable stir-fry:2 tbsp canola oil (use less if desired)1 medium onion, chopped1 bell pepper (red, yellow or orange is best), chopped2 stalks celery, chopped8 small mushrooms, chopped2 tbsp sliced almonds1/2 tbsp toasted sesame seedsFor the sauce:1 tbsp vegan margarine (such as Earth Balance)2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder2 cups low sodium vegetable broth (such as Imagine No-Chicken Broth)2 tbsp tamari (or other soy sauce, to taste)For the baked tofu:1 block extra firm tofu, drained, pressed and diced or sliced1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder1 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes (such as Red Star or Bragg's brand)1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)2 tsp garlic powder (or to taste)
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large Ziploc bag, toss the tofu with nutritional yeast flakes, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Spray a cooking sheet with baking spray or other oil and lay tofu on it in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes, turning after halfway. (Oven times may vary.)
Meanwhile, heat the canola oil in a wok or sauté pan. Sauté the onion and celery until translucent. Add bell pepper and mushroom and sauté until soft.
In a medium pot, melt the vegan margarine. Whisk together cornstarch and vegetable broth and add to pot. Slowly bring to a boil, whisking regularly, as mixture thickens. Add tamari and whisk again.
Mix the baked tofu and sauce to the stir-fried vegetables. Mix in the almonds and sesame seeds. Serve over brown or long-grain rice. Offer hot oil or sriracha sauce as a condiment.
Serving Size: Makes 4 large servings.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ERIC_ANDREW.
Meanwhile, heat the canola oil in a wok or sauté pan. Sauté the onion and celery until translucent. Add bell pepper and mushroom and sauté until soft.
In a medium pot, melt the vegan margarine. Whisk together cornstarch and vegetable broth and add to pot. Slowly bring to a boil, whisking regularly, as mixture thickens. Add tamari and whisk again.
Mix the baked tofu and sauce to the stir-fried vegetables. Mix in the almonds and sesame seeds. Serve over brown or long-grain rice. Offer hot oil or sriracha sauce as a condiment.
Serving Size: Makes 4 large servings.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ERIC_ANDREW.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 299.9
- Total Fat: 19.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 629.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 18.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
- Protein: 16.4 g
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