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Tofu With Vegetables Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 14- ounce package firm or extra firm tofu
- 2 cups roughly chopped green beans
- 1 cup diced carrots or red pepper
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil for sautéing or sub peanut or coconut
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce make sure it’s gluten free if G-Free
- 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp agave maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
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For the Sauce
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Drain tofu and place between two thick towels.Then place a plate or bowl on top and top it with something heavy like skillet.
- Let it dry for about 15 minutes- change your towels if they get too wet.
- Once dry, chop into roughly 1-inch cubes.
- Arrange tofu on parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking and bake for a total of 25-35 minutes, flipping once halfway through for even cooking.
- Remove from the oven set it out to dry while you prep vegetables.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients.
- To a large skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil.
- Add vegetables and toss to coat.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the sauce and stir for one minute.
- Add the tofu and stir to coat.
- Cook the mixture for 3-5 minutes, stirring often.
- Serve hot.