Best 7 Extra Firm Tofu With Snow Peas And Bean Sprouts Recipes

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Extra firm tofu with snow peas and bean sprouts is a delicious and healthy stir-fry that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. The tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, while the snow peas and bean sprouts add a refreshing crunch and sweetness. This dish is also packed with protein and fiber, making it a great option for vegetarians and vegans.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EXTRA-FIRM TOFU WITH SNOW PEAS AND BEAN SPROUTS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
12 ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/4-inch slices and pressed for 30 minutes to 1 hour
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 fresh Thai chile
2 1/2 cups (8 ounces) bean sprouts
8 ounces snow-pea pods, trimmed, strings removed, and sliced into thirds on long diagonal
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add tofu, and cook until well browned on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and chile pepper, and cook 2 minutes. Raise heat to high, and add sprouts and snow peas. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and soy sauce. Remove from heat, transfer to serving dish, and garnish with sesame seeds.

STIR-FRIED TOFU WITH MUSHROOMS, SUGAR SNAP PEAS, AND GREEN ONIONS



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Categories     Ginger     Mushroom     Soy     Vegetable     Stir-Fry     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Tofu     Winter     Healthy     Honey     Soy Sauce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 12-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, patted dry with paper towels
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
6 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps quartered
8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
4 green onions, sliced on diagonal

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Add tofu and stir to coat; let marinate 30 minutes. Drain, reserving marinade in small bowl. Whisk 1/4 cup water and cornstarch into marinade.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer tofu to plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to skillet. Add mushrooms and stir-fry until tender, about 3 minutes. Add sugar snap peas; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 30 seconds. Return tofu to skillet; drizzle reserved marinade mixture over. Stir-fry until marinade thickens slightly, about 30 seconds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

VEGETABLE PAD THAI



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Classic flavors of Thailand abound in this fragrant and flavorful dish featuring peanuts, tofu and noodles. New to tofu? It gives the entree its satisfying protein, for a delicious way to introduce it to your diet. -Sara Landry, Brookline, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat fettuccine
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce or additional reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
Dash Louisiana-style hot sauce
1 package (12 ounces) extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
2 medium carrots, grated
2 cups fresh snow peas, halved
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups bean sprouts
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and hot sauce until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry tofu in 2 teaspoons oil until golden brown. Remove and keep warm. Stir-fry carrots and snow peas in remaining oil for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add eggs; cook and stir until set., Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Stir vinegar mixture and add to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Add tofu, bean sprouts and onions; heat through. Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 951mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

HOT AND SOUR SEARED TOFU WITH SNAP PEAS



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Impatience was the main reason I failed at searing tofu. For years, I had given in to the temptation to poke it, turn it, examine it, annoy it. Then I finally learned that, like any very moist ingredient (fish, mushrooms, tomatoes), the less you bother it, the browner and crisper it will get. Once I figured that out, searing tofu was easy. These days it's a fixture in our something-quick-for-dinner arsenal. In this recipe, I stir-fry it with sliced sugar snap peas. But any vegetable cut into small pieces (asparagus, mushrooms, broccoli, zucchini, green beans) works well, too.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu
4 large garlic cloves, grated
2 small jalapeño chiles, seeds and veins removed if desired, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, more to taste
1 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, more for drizzling
1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons peanut oil, more if needed
6 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and thinly sliced
3 scallions, thinly sliced
Sesame seeds, for serving
Cooked rice, for serving
Chopped cilantro or basil, for serving

Steps:

  • Drain tofu, wrap it with a clean dish towel or several layers of paper towels and place on a rimmed plate; top with another plate and a weight (a can works). Let drain further.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine garlic, chiles, soy sauce, ginger, lime juice, sesame oil, fish sauce and honey.
  • Unwrap tofu and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Pat slices dry.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes. Add peanut oil and let heat for 30 seconds, then carefully add tofu. Don't touch tofu for 2 to 3 minutes, letting it sear until golden brown. Flip and sear for another 2 to 3 minutes. Move tofu to one side of pan (or stack pieces on top of one another to make room in pan), then add sugar snap peas, scallions and, if needed, a few drops more peanut oil. Stir-fry vegetables until they start to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Add sauce and stir well, cooking until peas are done to taste, another minute or two. Spoon sauce all over tofu, unstacking it if necessary.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over tofu and vegetables and serve over rice, sprinkled with cilantro or basil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 228, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 697 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

CRISPY TOFU WITH CASHEWS AND BLISTERED SNAP PEAS



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A ginger and coconut milk reduction can coat pretty much anything that browns nicely on its own. Here, it's pieces of pan-seared tofu, but small morsels of chicken and pork will work just as well. The soy and the teaspoons of molasses give the sauce a little caramelization, and a little shine and gloss. For a fresh side, add some blistered snap peas, tossed with sliced scallions, a little mint and a splash of rice vinegar. Snow peas, green beans, broccoli or asparagus? If it's fresh and green, it'll work just fine.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories     weeknight, one pot, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (14-ounce) block firm or extra-firm tofu, drained
3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grapeseed, vegetable or canola, plus more as needed
Kosher salt and black pepper
3/4 pound snap peas, trimmed
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated (about 2 tablespoons)
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 (13-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk (light or full-fat)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons molasses, dark brown sugar or honey
1/2 cup toasted cashews
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/4 cup mint leaves, torn if large
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional)
Rice or any steamed grain, for serving

Steps:

  • Slice the tofu in half horizontally, and leave on paper towels to dry any excess liquid.
  • In a medium skillet or cast-iron pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high until it shimmers. Season both sides of the tofu with salt and black pepper, place in the pan and sear without moving until tofu is browned and golden on both sides, turning once halfway through, about 8 minutes total. Move the tofu to a plate.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan, and add the snap peas. Cook, stirring occasionally, until blistered and just tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and move to a bowl.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, add the ginger and garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the coconut milk, soy sauce and molasses. Simmer, stirring frequently until the sauce reduces and its color deepens to a dark brown, about 6 to 8 minutes. It should coat a spoon without running right off. Stir in the cashews, break the tofu into 1-inch pieces and toss in the pan to coat with sauce. Remove from heat, and taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
  • Toss the snap peas with the rice vinegar, scallions, mint and red-pepper flakes, if using. Divide among plates, along with the tofu and cashews. Serve with rice or any steamed grain.

SPROUT AND SNOW PEA STIR-FRY



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Make and share this Sprout and Snow Pea Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Free Of...

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups snow peas (8 oz/250 g)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons gingerroot, minced
2 cups bean sprouts (4 oz/125 g)
3 tablespoons water (optional)
2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce

Steps:

  • Remove stem end and string from snow peas.
  • In large nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil over high heat.
  • Add garlic, gingerroot and snow peas; stir-fry for 1 minute
  • Add bean sprouts; stir-fry for 1 minute or until vegetables are tender-crisp, adding water if necessary to prevent burning.
  • Stir in soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.6, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 96, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.2, Protein 4.6

LO MEIN WITH TOFU, SNOW PEAS AND CARROTS



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Make and share this Lo Mein with Tofu, Snow Peas and Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KitchenCraftsnMore

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) package extra firm tofu, patted dry and diced
6 ounces snow peas, strings removed and each cut diagonally in half
3 green onions, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup bottled stir-fry sauce
3 ounces fresh bean sprouts, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Heat water to boiling and add ramen noodles (reserve flavor packets).
  • Cook two minutes.
  • Drain noodles, reserving 1/4 cup noodle cooking water.
  • Meanwhile, in nonstick skillet, heat oil over med-high heat until very hot.
  • Add tofu and cook 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Add snow peas and green onions to skillet; cook 3-5 minutes or until veggies are tender-crisp, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in carrots, stir-fry sauce and contents of 1 ramen noodle flavor packet and cook 2 minutes or until carrots are tender (Discard remaining ramen flavoring packet or save for another use).
  • Reserve some bean sprouts for garnish.
  • Add noodles, reserved noodle water, and remaining bean sprouts to skillet and cook 1 minute, stirring.
  • Sprinkle with reserved sprouts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.5, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 512.8, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 7.2, Protein 11.6

Tips:

  • Use extra firm tofu. This type of tofu holds its shape better when cooked and won't fall apart in the stir-fry.
  • Press the tofu before cooking. This helps to remove excess water from the tofu, making it crispier.
  • Cut the tofu into small cubes. This will help it to cook evenly.
  • Use a hot skillet or wok. This will help to sear the tofu and give it a crispy exterior.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet. If you overcrowd the skillet, the tofu will not cook evenly.
  • Stir-fry the tofu until it is golden brown and crispy. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the snow peas and bean sprouts towards the end of cooking. This will help them to stay crisp.
  • Season the stir-fry with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. You can also add other seasonings, such as ginger, garlic, or chili peppers, to taste.
  • Serve the stir-fry immediately over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

This stir-fry is a quick and easy way to get your daily dose of protein and vegetables. It's also a delicious and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this extra firm tofu with snow peas and bean sprouts stir-fry a try.

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