Best 7 Spicy Stir Fry Tofu With Peanut Sauce W Snow Peas And Mushrooms Recipes

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**Spicy Stir-Fry Tofu with Peanut Sauce: A Flavorful Journey**

Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is Spicy Stir-Fry Tofu with Peanut Sauce, a delectable dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its harmonious blend of spicy, tangy, and nutty notes. This satisfying meal features tender tofu, crisp snow peas, and succulent mushrooms, all enveloped in a luscious peanut sauce that adds a creamy richness to each bite. As you delve into this culinary delight, you'll experience a vibrant interplay of textures, from the soft tofu and crunchy vegetables to the smooth peanut sauce, creating a symphony of sensations in your mouth. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, this stir-fry is not just a meal, it's an experience that will transport you to a world of culinary bliss.

**Peanut Sauce Recipe:**
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, chili flakes, and lime juice until smooth.
2. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Set aside.

**Spicy Stir-Fry Tofu with Peanut Sauce Recipe:**
1. Press tofu to remove excess water. Cut into 1-inch cubes and toss with cornstarch.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove tofu from skillet and set aside.
3. Add snow peas and mushrooms to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until tender crisp.
4. Add tofu back to the skillet and stir in peanut sauce. Cook until sauce is heated through.
5. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro.

**Additional Recipes Included in the Article:**
- **Coconut-Braised Tofu with Snow Peas:** A flavorful and comforting dish where tofu is simmered in a creamy coconut-based sauce, along with snow peas, bell peppers, and ginger.

- **Crispy Orange Tofu:** A delightful interplay of sweet and savory flavors, this dish features crispy tofu coated in a sticky-sweet orange sauce, complemented by bell peppers and broccoli.

- **Tofu Stir-Fry with Cashew Sauce:** A harmonious blend of textures and flavors, this stir-fry combines tofu, broccoli, bell peppers, and cashews in a rich and creamy cashew sauce.

- **Baked Peanut Tofu:** A healthier take on a classic, this dish features tofu coated in a savory peanut sauce and baked until crispy, served with a side of steamed vegetables.

- **Tofu and Vegetable Curry:** A vibrant and aromatic curry dish, this recipe combines tofu, vegetables, and a flavorful coconut-based curry sauce, creating a satisfying and comforting meal.

Explore the diverse flavors of tofu with these delectable recipes, each offering a unique culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TOFU & SNOW PEA STIR-FRY WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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A fast dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights, this easy stir-fry recipe will quickly become a favorite. To save time, use precooked rice or cook rice a day ahead.

Provided by Patsy Jamieson

Categories     Healthy Quick & Easy Tofu Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅓ cup unsalted natural peanut butter
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar (see Tip)
2 teaspoons hot sauce, such as Sriracha
1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm or firm tofu (see Tip)
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 (14 ounce) package frozen (not thawed) pepper stir-fry vegetables
2 tablespoons finely chopped or grated fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh snow peas, trimmed
2 tablespoons water, plus more if needed
4 tablespoons unsalted roasted peanuts
2 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Combine peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and hot sauce in a medium bowl; whisk until smooth. Set aside.
  • Drain tofu; pat dry with a paper towel. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes; pat dry again.
  • Heat 2 tsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the tofu and let cook, undisturbed, until lightly browned underneath, about 2 minutes. Stir and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add 1 tsp. oil to the pan, then the remaining tofu; repeat.
  • Add the remaining 1 tsp. oil to the pan. Add frozen vegetables, ginger, and garlic; stir-fry until the ginger and garlic are fragrant and the vegetables have thawed, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in snow peas. Add water, cover and cook until the peas are crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Push the vegetables to the edges of the pan. Add the reserved peanut sauce to the center and cook, stirring, until hot, about 30 seconds. Stir the vegetables into the sauce. Add the reserved tofu and cook, stirring, until heated through, 30 to 60 seconds. If necessary, add more water to make a creamy sauce. Sprinkle each serving with 1 Tbsp. peanuts; serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 376.4 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

STIR-FRY TOFU



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A simple yet savory stir-fry tofu recipe that is rich in protein and packed with flavor!

Provided by Lainey

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅛ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice black vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
16 oz extra firm tofu (diced)
2 oz red onions
3 cloves garlic
2 oz shiitake mushrooms
4 oz snow peas
2 teaspoon hoisin sauce
½ teaspoon sesame oil
salt and peper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized bowl, add soy sauce, rice black vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, red pepper flakes, and mix until combined, set aside.
  • Heat a large pan on medium heat with oil and fry the tofu until all sides are golden, then remove, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, and set aside.
  • Add the remaining oil into the same pan and sauté sliced red onions and crushed garlic cloves for about 1 minute.
  • Add slices of mushrooms and continue cooking for 3 minutes on medium-high heat.
  • Stir in the snow peas and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the fried tofu and the soy sauce mixture.
  • Cover and allow it to steam for 2 minutes on medium-low heat.
  • Add hoisin sauce and adjust the seasoning.
  • Turn off the heat and add a touch of sesame oil.
  • Serve with steamed Jasmine Rice.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 178 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 515 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

TOFU STIR-FRY WITH PEANUT SAUCE (VEGAN)



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This is a throwback recipe from when I was a hardcore vegan, but it's still one of my staples years later. It's healthy, filling, and full of flavor!

Provided by Julia Rose

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
¼ cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
½ teaspoon ground chile pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
4 cups baby spinach
1 ½ cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Whisk coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, sriracha sauce, and ground chile powder in a bowl until a smooth sauce forms.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and red bell pepper; saute until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tofu; saute until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour sauce into the skillet; stir to coat tofu, carrots, and bell pepper. Cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in spinach 1 cup at a time until wilted. Serve over brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 648.6 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

STIR-FRIED SNOW PEAS WITH SOBA



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Snow peas are a great source of fiber, vitamin K, calcium and vitamin C.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 10m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon peanut butter (to taste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 to 2 teaspoons hot red pepper oil (to taste)
Pinch of cayenne
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 pound snow peas, strings and stem ends removed
1 bunch scallions, white and light green parts only
1/4 pound firm tofu, sliced (optional)
8 ounces soba noodles, cooked
4 large radishes, trimmed, cut in half, and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the peanut butter for 10 seconds in a microwave to make it easier to mix. Combine with the soy sauce, vinegar, hot red pepper oil, cayenne, half the garlic and ginger, salt and pepper. Whisk together. Whisk in the sesame oil and broth. Set aside.
  • Heat the canola or peanut oil in a wok or a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, and add the snow peas. Stir-fry for one to two minutes, and add the scallions and remaining garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 20 seconds, and add the tofu (if using). Stir-fry for one to two minutes, then stir in the noodles and sauce. Toss together until the noodles are hot, and remove from the heat. Add the radishes and cilantro, stir together, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 377, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 725 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 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.

SPICY TOFU AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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Quick, simple-to-make tofu stir-fry dish that will convert even the meat-only eaters. Although there is shrimp in the ingredients list it is an optional ingredient. This is great served with rice. Recipe adapted from New Mexico Magazine.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons corn oil
1 (1 lb) package firm tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 bunch green onion, sliced
1 cup snow peas, trimed and sliced
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
12 large shrimp (optional)
1 poblano pepper, sliced
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sweet and sour sauce
1 dash hot sauce (I use Frank's, or more to taste)

Steps:

  • Put cornstarch in pie pan.
  • Add tofu and coat on all sides.
  • Heat 2 TB oil in pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add tofu and cook until brown (be careful it turns very easily).
  • Remove and transfer to bowl.
  • Add remaining 2 TB oil to pan.
  • Saute vegetables (green onions- pepper) over medium heat until cooked through (10 minutes).
  • Add shrimp (if using) and continue cooking 5 minutes or until shrimp is pink.
  • Mix vinegar, sweet n' sour sauce and hot sauce in measuring cup.
  • Add sauce mixture and tofu to pan and cook 5 minutes longer.

SPICY STIR FRY TOFU WITH PEANUT SAUCE W/ SNOW PEAS AND MUSHROOMS



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So yummy and healthy. I used a mix of frozen veggies (thawed) and sliced button mushrooms instead of the suggested vegetables.

Provided by mikey ev

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons canola oil
3/4 lb snow peas, trimmed
1 cup red bell pepper, sliced into strips
3/4 cup water, divided
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups shiitake mushrooms, sliced (about 8 ounces)
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce or 2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place tofu cubes on several layers of paper towels. Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add tofu to pan; cook 7 minutes or until lightly browned, gently turning occasionally.
  • Remove from pan; keep warm.
  • Add snow peas, bell pepper, 1/4 cup of water, onions, ginger, and garlic to pan; stir-fry 3 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes.
  • Combine remaining 1/2 cup water, tamari, peanut butter, cornstarch, sriracha, and salt in a small bowl; stir well.
  • Add tamari mixture and tofu to pan; cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Serve warm over rice or noodles; or chilled.

Tips:

  • Prep Ingredients: Before starting, prep all ingredients by chopping veggies, measuring sauces, and slicing tofu.
  • Firm or Extra-Firm Tofu: Use firm or extra-firm tofu for the best texture in stir-fries.
  • Crisp Tofu: To achieve crispy tofu, press it well to remove excess moisture before cooking.
  • Sauce Consistency: Adjust the consistency of the peanut sauce by adding more water or cornstarch slurry.
  • Heat Control: Maintain medium-high heat throughout the stir-fry process for optimal cooking results.
  • Veggie Substitutions: Feel free to swap the snow peas and mushrooms with your preferred vegetables.
  • Spice Level: Adjust the amount of Sriracha or chili sauce to suit your desired spice level.

Conclusion:

This Spicy Stir-Fry Tofu with Peanut Sauce recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it a satisfying and wholesome meal. The combination of crispy tofu, tender vegetables, and creamy peanut sauce creates a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe provides clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process. Enjoy this delicious and versatile dish as a main course, side dish, or even as a protein-packed addition to rice or noodles. Experiment with different vegetables and adjust the spice level to suit your preferences. Bon appétit!

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