Stir-fried tofu with red chard is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the soft texture of tofu with the earthy and slightly bitter taste of red chard. This nutritious and delicious meal is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or as a healthy lunch option. The combination of tofu and red chard provides a balance of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals, making it a great choice for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into their diet. With just a few simple ingredients and a short cooking time, you can create a satisfying and flavorful stir-fry that is sure to become a favorite.
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STIR-FRIED TOFU WITH RED CHARD
Most of the time that you devote to a stir-fry goes into chopping and measuring out ingredients. Sometimes the list looks long to me, and I fear the dish is going to take forever to make. But while I may spend 30 minutes prepping everything, I'll spend only five minutes at the stove. For things to go well, it's important that the mise en place be organized. If liquids are to be added to a dish at the same time, combine them in one bowl or measuring cup. If the garlic and ginger are to be added together, have them minced and combined in a small container. Clean your work area before you start cooking, and have everything close to the stove. Once you begin to stir-fry, you won't be able to do anything except grab the next ingredient. Read the recipe carefully from beginning to end, have the table set, your rice or noodles cooked and plates ready. I love the pink color that tofu takes on when cooked with red chard. Beet greens would also do the trick. In this recipe, blanching the greens is part of the prep.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together the soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the ginger and the sugar. Toss with the tofu in a bowl, and set aside. Marinate for 15 minutes or longer. Refrigerate if not using right away. Meanwhile, fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water.
- When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the red chard leaves. Cook the chard 1 to 2 minutes, until just tender, and transfer with a slotted spoon or deep-fry skimmer to the ice water. Drain and squeeze out the water (you don't have to squeeze it completely dry). Chop coarsely and set aside.
- Trim the ends of the chard stalks, clean them well and slice crosswise, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Heat a large, heavy nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until hot enough to evaporate a drop of water on contact. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil, swirl to coat the pan and reduce the heat to medium-high. Lift the tofu from the marinade, and add to the pan. Stir-fry for two to three minutes, until lightly colored. Add the chard stalks, and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the garlic and remaining ginger, and stir together for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the blanched red chard, and stir-fry with the tofu for one minute. Add the tofu marinade and cook, stirring, for another minute or two, until heated through and fragrant. Remove from the heat and serve, with rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 233, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 754 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
15-MINUTE TOFU AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY
Tofu sometimes gets a reputation for being bland, but that's not the case in this quick stir-fry. We toss meaty baked tofu in a spicy Asian marinade with tons of bold flavor. Packaged stir-fry mix and pre-sliced shiitake mushrooms can easily be found in the produce section of most grocery stores, and make it possible for this healthy meal to come together in 15 minutes or less.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare the rice according to the package directions. Peel and finely grate the ginger and put it into a small baking dish or medium bowl along with the soy sauce, garlic chili sauce and sesame oil. Whisk to combine.
- Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Cut the baked tofu into 1-inch-by-1/2-inch pieces and add to the marinade. Stir to combine and reserve. Fill a small measuring cup or bowl with cold water and keep by the stovetop.
- Add the canola oil to the hot pan and swirl to coat. Add the shiitake mushrooms and cook until tender and browned in spots, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add the stir-fry vegetable mix and a large pinch of salt. Cook until crisp tender, 3 to 5 minutes (the cooking time will depend on the size of the vegetables in the mix). If at any time the pan seems too hot, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Add the marinated tofu to the vegetables along with 2 tablespoons water. Cook until the tofu is warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer the stir-fry to a large platter. Scatter the cashews on top and serve alongside the rice.
SPICY STIR-FRIED TOFU WITH KALE AND RED PEPPER
Kale is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables (genus Brassica), so named because their flowers have four petals in the shape of a cross. A nutritional powerhouse that tastes wonderful when properly cooked, kale is one of nature's best sources of vitamins A, C and K and a very good source of copper, potassium, iron, manganese and phosphorus. These greens are hearty, and they maintain about 50 percent of their volume when you cook them, unlike spinach, which cooks down to a fraction of its volume. The various types of kale also maintain a lot of texture, which makes them perfect for stir-fries.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil, add the kale and blanch 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely and place in a bowl near your wok.
- Cut the tofu into dominos and place them on paper towels. Place another paper towel on top and prepare the remaining ingredients.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, stock and cornstarch. Combine the salt, pepper and sugar in another small bowl. Have all the ingredients within arm's length of your wok.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the canola or peanut oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the tofu. Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, until it begins to color. Add the garlic, ginger and chili and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds.
- Add the red pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the kale, salt, pepper and sugar and toss together. Add the soy sauce mixture and the sesame oil. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds to a minute. Remove from the heat and serve with grains or noodles.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 259, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 429 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
STIR-FRIED SWISS CHARD AND RED PEPPERS
This is particularly beautiful if you can find rainbow chard, those multicolored bunches with red, white and yellow stems. Slice the chard crosswise in thin strips. If the pieces are too thick, they'll be tough.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, one pot, main course
Time 20m
Yield Serves three to four
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, and the sesame oil. Combine the salt, pepper and sugar in another small bowl. Have all the ingredients within arm's length of your pan.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two in the pan. Swirl in the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and tilting it back and forth. Add the garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the chard, and stir-fry for two minutes, until the leaves wilt. Add the red pepper and spring onion or red onion. Turn the heat to high, and stir-fry for one minute, or until the pepper begins to soften. Add the salt, pepper and sugar. Toss together, and add the soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry for two to three minutes until the chard leaves are tender and the stems and red peppers are crisp-tender. Stir in the cilantro, and serve over cooked quinoa, rice or rice noodles.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 97, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 463 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
STIR-FRIED TOFU WITH CARROTS AND RED PEPPERS
Make sure to cut the carrots and red peppers into the same size julienne (julienne are thin strips) so that they cook at the same rate. Both of these vegetables keep well in the refrigerator, so this should be a dish you can pull together easily.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, one pot, main course
Time 20m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut the tofu into 1/4-inch matchsticks and place them on paper towels. Place another paper towel on top and prepare the remaining ingredients.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup combine the soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, and the sesame oil. Combine the salt, pepper and sugar in another small bowl. Have all the ingredients within arm's reach of your pan.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the tofu. Reduce the heat to medium and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, until it begins to brown. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds.
- Swirl in the remaining oil and add the carrots, red pepper, mushrooms, and spring onion or red onion. Turn the heat to high and stir-fry for 1 minute, or until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the salt, pepper and sugar, toss together and add the soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, stir in the cilantro and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 239, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 415 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
VEGETABLE AND TOFU STIR-FRY
This is a really delicious and healthy recipe. The sauce is what makes this recipe extra delicious! We make it at least once a week. You can substitute and add whatever vegetables you like.
Provided by BANSREEPARIKH
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in onions and cook for one minute. Stir in garlic and ginger, and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in tofu, and cook until golden brown
- Stir in carrots, bell pepper and baby corn, cooking for 2 minutes. Stir in bok choy, mushrooms, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, and crushed red pepper, and heat through. Remove from heat.
- In a small saucepan, combine water, rice wine vinegar, honey, and soy sauce, and bring to a simmer. Cook for two minutes, then stir in cornstarch and water mixture. Simmer until sauce thickens. Pour sauce over vegetables and tofu. Garnish with scallions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 507 mg, Sugar 15.4 g
TOFU STIR FRY RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: garlic, fresh ginger, honey, sriracha, lime juice, reduced sodium soy sauce, extra firm tofu, sesame oil, sliced white onion, sliced carrot, sliced red bell pepper, edamame, soba noodle, sesame seed, green onion
Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson
Categories Lunch
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together 2 cloves of garlic, the ginger, honey, Sriracha, lime juice, and soy sauce. Set aside.
- Wrap the tofu in a dish towel, then place a plate on top. Let drain for 10-15 minutes, then remove the plate, unwrap the tofu, and slice into cubes.
- In a wok or large frying pan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the tofu and pan fry for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the remaining 2 cloves of minced garlic and the onion and stir until softened, about 1 minute.
- Add the carrot, bell pepper, and edamame and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 2-3 minutes.
- Add the soba noodles, reserved sauce, and sesame seeds. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Garnish with green onions, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1288 calories, Carbohydrate 214 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 48 grams
STIR-FRIED TOFU WITH CABBAGE, CARROTS AND RED PEPPERS
This is a beautiful stir-fry using vegetables that are easy to keep on hand, as they all stay fresh for more than a week in the refrigerator.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the tofu dominoes on paper towels. Place another paper towel on top and prepare the remaining ingredients.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup combine the soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, and the sesame oil. Combine the salt, pepper and sugar in another small bowl. Have all the ingredients within arm's length of your pan.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the tofu. Reduce the heat to medium and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, until the tofu begins to brown. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds.
- Swirl in the remaining oil and add the carrots, red pepper and cabbage. Turn the heat to high and stir-fry for 1 minute, or until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the salt, pepper and sugar, toss together and add the soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the cilantro, and serve with grains.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 260, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 318 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
SWISS CHARD AND TOFU STIR-FRY
This Swiss chard and tofu stir-fry is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free, making it a healthy dish that can be served to the whole family.
Provided by Jolinda Hackett
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and heat for just a minute or two, until lightly browned.
- Add the cubed tofu and cook until lightly golden brown on all sides, stirring occasionally as needed.
- Once the tofu is almost cooked, add a splash of soy sauce or tamari, stirring to coat the tofu well.
- Add the mushrooms and cook with the tofu for another minute.
- Add the chopped Swiss chard. Drizzle with the sesame oil and stir.
- Sprinkle with a bit of sea salt and a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Allow the Swiss chard to cook down just a bit, until slightly wilted but still tender, rather than soft.
- Serve immediately over brown rice and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 297 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize about 3-4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
TOFU STIR-FRY
Get children to help you chop the vegetables and make the sauce for this colourful, simple tofu stir-fry. It's perfect when you need a quick and easy family meal
Provided by Monaz Dumasia
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Stir together the soy sauce, honey and vinegar in a bowl, then set aside.
- Pat the tofu chunks dry, then season well. Heat half the oil in a wok or large frying pan over a high heat. Fry the tofu for 5 mins until golden, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and ginger and fry for 1 min more. Tip the tofu mixture into a bowl, pour over half the soy dressing and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the wok. Add the vegetables and cook for 5 mins until beginning to turn golden, then add a good splash of water and cook for 3-5 mins more until tender.
- Stir the cornflour and 1 tbsp water into the remaining soy dressing, then tip into the wok, allow to bubble for 30 seconds, stirring to coat everything in the sauce. Sprinkle over the spring onion, sesame seeds and coriander. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.09 milligram of sodium
STIR-FRIED TOFU WITH VEGETABLES
Make and share this Stir-Fried Tofu With Vegetables recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut carrot and zucchini in half lengthwise, then finely slice on the bias. Remove seeds and membranes from pepper and cut into fine julienne.
- Heat oil in a hot wok until surface seems to shimmer slightly. Add carrot, tofu, onion and ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add wine or sherry, zucchini, pepper and sugar and stir-fry for 1 minute. Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, oyster sauce and sesame oil and stir-fry for a further minute or until vegetables are just tender. Toss in scallion and sesame seeds, stir-fry for 10 seconds, then remove from heat.
- Transfer to a large bowl and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.9, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 416.4, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 6, Protein 3.2
CURRIED TOFU STIR-FRY
Discover tofu with this Asian-inspired stir-fry from Trisha Kruse of Eagle, Idaho. Says Trisha, "This recipe is a tasty way to introduce your family to tofu. The blend of flavors really makes this meatless main dish appeal to folks who have never tried tofu."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok coated with cooking spray, stir-fry tofu in oil for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry yellow pepper for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and onions; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add cabbage and tomatoes; stir-fry for 2 minutes., Stir coconut milk mixture and add to skillet; bring to a boil. Return tofu to skillet. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and vegetables are crisp-tender. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), Cholesterol trace cholesterol, Sodium 658 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38 g carbohydrate, Fiber 5 g fiber, Protein 12 g protein.
SWISS CHARD & BAKED TOFU
Make and share this Swiss Chard & Baked Tofu recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Nolan
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 Degrees F.
- Mix first five ingredients in small bowl.
- Line baking dish with tofu in one layer. Pour marinade over and bake for 1/2 an hour, or until marinade is absorbed by tofu and appears dry.
- Remove stems and cut Swiss Chard (or other greens) into bite sized pieces and soak in cold water.
- In a large saute pan, heat second batch of Olive oil and toast garlic until light brown (4-5 minutes). Add Tofu, reserving any fluid for gravy, to saute pan for one minute. Add greens and turn with tongs until wilted. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Serve over grain (rice, etc)as you would any stir fry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 256.7, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 11.7
QUICK TOFU STIR-FRY
Crumbled tofu, frozen vegetables, and black bean sauce create a fast and easy dinner or lunch. Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stir-Fry
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat peanut oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Crumble the drained tofu and stir-fry until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove tofu with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
- Add spring onions and frozen vegetables. Stir-fry until crisp and heated throughout, about 5 minutes. Remove from wok and add to the tofu.
- Pour black bean sauce and vegetable broth into the wok. Stir together and cook until sauce is hot and has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Return tofu and vegetables to the wok. Toss to coat. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 528.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
Tips:
- Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and ready to go. This will help you save time and ensure that your dish comes together quickly and easily.
- Choose Firm Tofu: For the best results, use firm or extra-firm tofu. This type of tofu will hold its shape better during cooking and absorb the flavors of the sauce more effectively.
- Press the Tofu: Pressing the tofu before cooking helps to remove excess water, resulting in a firmer texture and better flavor absorption. You can use a tofu press or simply wrap the tofu in a few layers of paper towels and place a heavy object on top for 30 minutes.
- Use a Large Skillet: A large skillet or wok is ideal for stir-frying as it allows the ingredients to spread out and cook evenly. Make sure the skillet is well-seasoned to prevent sticking.
- Heat the Oil Properly: Before adding the ingredients, make sure the oil is shimmering and hot. This will help prevent the ingredients from sticking and ensure that they cook evenly.
- Stir-Fry in Batches: If you're cooking a large amount of ingredients, stir-fry them in batches to prevent overcrowding the skillet. Overcrowding can cause the ingredients to steam instead of fry, resulting in a soggy texture.
- Use a High Heat: Stir-frying is a high-heat cooking method, so make sure your burner is set to high heat. This will help the ingredients cook quickly and evenly, preventing them from becoming tough or overcooked.
- Season to Taste: Once the dish is cooked, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more soy sauce, rice vinegar, or chili sauce to suit your personal preferences.
- Serve Immediately: Stir-fried dishes are best served immediately after cooking. This ensures that the ingredients are at their peak flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Stir-fried tofu with red chard is a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. By following these tips, you can create a stir-fried tofu dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this stir-fried tofu with red chard recipe a try.
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