Are you looking for a flavorful and healthy vegetarian dish that packs a punch? Look no further than Szechuan vegetable and tofu stir fry! This vibrant dish combines the bold flavors of Szechuan cuisine with an array of colorful vegetables and tender tofu, making it a delightful treat for both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. With its perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, this stir fry is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the art of creating this tantalizing dish, bringing the vibrant flavors of Szechuan right into your kitchen.
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SZECHUAN VEGETABLES AND TOFU | EASY ONE PAN RECIPE
Steps:
- Place the shiitake and the woodear mushrooms in a small bowl. Cover with hot water and let soak.
- Once rehydrated, cut the woodear mushrooms into small pieces.
- Leave the shiitake to continue soaking in the water. We will use this water later in the sauce.
- Chop the spring onions. Separate the white and green part.
- In a wok or sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil on medium temperature.
- Add the ground cloves (or Szechuan peppercorns), the star anise and the dried red chilli. Roast for about 20 seconds. This will flavour the oil.
- Next add the ginger-garlic paste, chilli paste and white part of the spring onions. Stir fry for another minute.
- Add in the tofu pieces. Stir fry until tofu is slightly crispy on all sides (about 10 minutes).
- Add a little of the shiitake water if the tofu is sticking to the pan.
- Add the carrots and stir fry for about 3 minutes. Add the tomato puree and continue to sauté for 2 - 3 minutes.
- Next add the courgette and bell peppers. Stir fry for another minute.
- Add the Shaoxing wine, balsamic vinegar, a little of the shiitake water and the sugar.
- Dilute the potato starch in the rest of the shiitake water. Add this mixture to the pan and stir immediately. The sauce will thicken quickly.
- Add more water if required to make more sauce.
- Add the soy sauce (3 - 5 tablespoons depending on taste and colour).
- Add the bean sprouts and the rehydrated chopped woodear mushrooms.
- Lastly adjust salt to taste if necessary (or use more soy sauce).
- Garnish with the remaining green spring onions and serve over rice or noodles.
SZECHUAN TOFU AND VEGGIES
Szechuan Tofu and Veggies! A flavorful vegan stir-fry with crispy tofu, szechuan sauce and loaded up with healthy vegetables! Quick, easy and flavorful!!!
Provided by Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home
Categories vegan
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet. Season oil generously with salt and pepper. With tofu, I generally use ½ teaspoon kosher salt per ½ pound of tofu. Swirl the seasoned oil around until spread out uniformly. Add tofu and sear on at least two sides, until crispy and golden. Be patient here. Set aside.
- To the same pan, add a little more oil if needed, onion, and mushrooms and sauté over medium-high heat - stirring constantly, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining veggies, add the dried red chilies if you like -and lower heat to medium, and sauté, tossing & stirring for 3-5 minutes until just tender or al dente. Tender, but vibrant and still slightly crisp!
- Add the Szechuan Sauce, starting with ¼ cup and adding more to taste. If you are cooking more than one batch, you'll need to multiply the sauce accordingly. Cook the sauce 2 minutes, letting it thicken a bit. Toss in the crispy tofu ( or shrimp or chicken) right at the end, just to warm it up.
- Divide among bowls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions. Add chili flakes for more heat.
- Serve this just as it is, or over rice, or noodles... and remember, do not eat the dried chilis!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize - With tofu - Add 2 servings of Szechuan Sauce ( ¼ cup), Calories 307 calories, Sugar 11.9 g, Sodium 368.4 mg, Fat 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 14.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
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.
SZECHUAN VEGETABLE AND TOFU STIR-FRY
Steps:
- In wok or large, heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper and stir-fry 1 minute. Add broth and bring to a boil. Add broccoli, carrots and scallions and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add ginger, red pepper flakes and honey; cover and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix hoisin sauce and 2 1/2 Tbs. water until well blended. Add to stir-fry and mix gently, then add tofu strips and toss gently. Cook, stirring occasionally, just until heated through. Serve right away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories
SZECHUAN VEGETABLE STIR-FRY
Steps:
- Start by preparing and cutting all the vegetables and measuring your ingredients so that they are ready to go. Once you begin stir-frying, it goes very quickly.
- In a wok or large saute pan, heat canola oil over high heat to almost smoking. While stirring constantly, 1 at a time, add in the peppers and onions, followed by the squash, zucchini, eggplant, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and teriyaki sauce. Cook for about 2 minutes and then add in the remaining ingredients and seasonings, except for the snow peas. Cook about 2 minutes more. Stir in snow peas when done and remove from heat. Serve immediately garnished with kimchee, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams
SZECHUAN VEGETABLE STIR-FRY
From Whole Health M.D. I made this for my family, none of whom is a vegetarian, and they all loved it. Great Asian flavors.
Provided by hannahactually
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In medium covered saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat and simmer until all of water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together hoisin sauce, sherry, honey, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 cup water; set aside.
- In large nonstick skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add scallions, garlic and ginger, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and carrots, and saute until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
- Add snow peas, baby corn and water chestnuts, and cook, stirring frequently, until snow peas are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
- Add hoisin mixture and tofu, bring to a boil and cook until tofu is hot, about 1 minute. Stir in cornstarch mixture, bring to a boil and boil until sauce is lightly thickened, about 1 minute. Serve stir-fry on top of jasmine rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.1, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 319.2, Carbohydrate 73.1, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 22, Protein 16.1
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 & MIXED VEGETABLE STIR FRY
This recipe is a amalgam of 40 years of stir frying. Do what I did, add the things you like, delete the things you don't. Include ideas you found in other recipes and then file the serial number off and claim it's your's. It worked in my case.
Provided by Pierre Dance
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Put the Shiitaki in a micro wave safe bowl with water to cover.
- Nuke for 22 seconds. Let set for 30 minutes.
- Mix the four marinade ingredients. Add the Tofu. Stir gently to coat.
- When the mushrooms are ready, drain and cut into thin slices the size of your thumb nail. Set aside.
- Heat the wok.
- Toast the Sesame Seeds 'til golden. Set aside.
- Add the Oil to wok. Swirl to coat. Add garlic and Ginger. Stir fry 1 minute.
- Add all the vegetables but snow peas and Bean sprouts. Stir fry 3-4 minutes.
- Add Snow peas, Stir fry 2 minutes.
- Push vegetables up the sides of the wok.
- Lift the Tofu from the marinade, set aside.
- Add the Sabal Oelek to the marinade, Mix well, add to the center of the wok. ***NOTE*** If you're not familiar with Sabal Oelek, it is an delicious asian chili paste but IT IS HOT! By all means got to know it but use caution try less than 1/4 teaspoon the first time. You can work you're way up as you learn.
- Stir 'til the sauce starts to thicken.
- Add the Tofu and Bean Sprouts, stir gently to mix.
- Heat through.
- Empty the wok into a serving bowl. keep warm.
- Quickly clean and dry the wok. Heat, add 3 TBS oil. Add noodles, stir as they puff.
- Place hot noodles on each plate. Top with the vegetables. Top with toasted Sesame Seeds. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.6, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 1058.5, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.8, Protein 10.9
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
TOFU VEGETABLE STIR FRY
The dipping sauce for our Sake Shrimp Skewers doubles as a sauce in this light and fragrant tofu and vegetable stir fry. Reserve the sesame seeds and cilantro for garnish if desired. Serve as an entrée or side dish.
Provided by Holland House
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Holland House®
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Stir together sauce ingredients. Set aside while preparing stir fry.
- Pat tofu dry with a towel to remove excess water. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil and tofu; stir frequently until tofu is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add snow peas, carrots and onion. Stir-fry about 5 minutes until vegetables are cooked, but still crisp. Stir in prepared sauce and cook 1-2 minutes until sauce is slightly thickened. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 408.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
STIR-FRY VEGETABLES AND TOFU RECIPE
Make this Stir-Fry Vegetables and Tofu Recipe featuring a zippy peanut sauce as a meatless Monday dish. The whole family will love this tofu recipe.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix peanut butter, 2 Tbsp. water, vinegar, sugar and Sriracha sauce until blended.
- Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add tofu; cook and stir 6 to 8 min. or until golden brown. Remove from skillet; set aside.
- Heat remaining oil in same skillet. Add broccoli and beans; cook and stir 4 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add asparagus and peas; cook and stir 2 min. Return tofu to skillet along with the peanut butter mixture; stir.
- Combine remaining water and cornstarch until blended. Add to skillet. Bring to boil; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until sauce is thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g
Tips:
- Use a well-seasoned wok or large skillet. This will help prevent the food from sticking.
- Stir-fry the vegetables over high heat. This will help them retain their color and texture.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will make the dish more flavorful and colorful.
- Add the tofu last. This will help prevent it from overcooking.
- Serve the stir-fry immediately. This will ensure that the vegetables are still crisp and the tofu is hot.
Conclusion:
Szechuan vegetable and tofu stir-fry is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a tasty and healthy meal, give this recipe a try.
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