Sydney Broccoli, Red Pepper & Tofu Stir Fry With Balsamic Vi

KateL's Note:

Published for safekeeping, from CSPN Nutrition Action Newsletter, June 2011. To heighten the taste, brown the broccoli and peppers well to create a rich, caramelized taste. If you prefer, you can use chicken or shrimp instead of tofu. Serve with brown rice or another whole grain.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 3

Yield: 6 cups

• 396.89 g extra firm tofu, water-packed, drained
• 44.37 ml balsamic vinegar
• 29.58 ml reduced sodium soy sauce
• 14.79 ml honey or 14.79 ml agave syrup
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 14.79 ml grated ginger
• 14.79 ml vegetable oil, for broccoli
• 226.79 g broccoli floret
• 14.79 ml vegetable oil, for red pepper
• 1 red pepper, thinly sliced (I use red bell pepper)
• 14.79 ml vegetable oil, for tofu
• 4 scallions, sliced, for garnish

Directions:

1. Cut the tofu across the width into 6 slabs. Cut each slab in half to make 12 squares. Blot the tofu to remove some of the moisture and set aside.
2. Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl and set aside.
3. Saute the broccoli in 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat until bright green and starting to brown in places, about 5 minutes. Remove broccoli from the pan.
4. Saute the red pepper in 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat until it starts to brown, about 3 minutes. Remove the red pepper from the pan.
5. Saute the tofu in the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until browned, 2 minutes per side.
6. Add the vinegar mixture to the tofu and simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
7. Return the broccoli and peppers to the pan and gently toss to coat with the sauce.
8. Garnish with the scallions and serve with brown rice or another whole grain.

Reviews

[Karen Elizabeth]

I enjoyed this, I chose to omit the tofu and make it simply with the veggies, at the last minute I did add some cashews. I did slightly steam the broccoli because DH really doesnt like crispy veg, in the end they were still abit crunchy for him but personally I enjoyed it. I served this on chinese noodles, soaked and lightly stir-fried. Thanks, Kate, very nice, made for ZWT 8

[ellie_]

This is great!Made as directed except I cooked the tofu longer than suggested so it would be nice and crispy. Thanks for sharing!