**Stir-Fried Tofu with Cabbage, Carrots, and Red Peppers: A Delightful Medley of Flavors and Textures**
Embark on a culinary journey with our stir-fried tofu dish, a vibrant symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features succulent tofu, pan-fried to perfection, accompanied by an array of crisp vegetables, including tender cabbage, crunchy carrots, and colorful red peppers. Infused with a savory sauce that combines the umami richness of soy sauce, the subtle sweetness of brown sugar, and the aromatic warmth of garlic and ginger, this stir-fry is sure to become a favorite. Served over a bed of fluffy rice or your preferred grain, this dish offers a satisfying balance of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or simply seeking a healthier alternative to meat-based dishes, our stir-fried tofu with cabbage, carrots, and red peppers is a culinary delight that promises to impress.
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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
FRIED CABBAGE WITH CARROTS AND PEPPERS
Cabbage is a staple in Gullah cooking, and there's so much more you can do with it than just coleslaw. This simple sauteed cabbage dish is one of my favorite ways to prepare the vegetable, and it's great with just about any protein. Better yet, it's a great dish to serve a large crowd.
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a very large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove to paper towels, reserving the drippings in the skillet.
- Add additional oil to the pan if needed. Add the onion, carrot and peppers and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cabbage and garlic and saute until the cabbage begins to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the hot sauce and bring to a boil. Cover, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the cabbage is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the reserved bacon, and season with salt and pepper.
STIR-FRIED TOFU AND PEPPERS
This attractive stir-fry is inspired by a traditional Chinese dish called rainbow beef. The vegetarian version works well, and it's also easier to make. If you prefer a very firm tofu, take the extra time to weight it as directed in step 1. I am happy to skip this step and use firm tofu that hasn't been weighted.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Optional step for firmer tofu: Blot the tofu dry, wrap in a clean kitchen towel and place a cutting board on top. Let sit for about 15 minutes. Whether weighted or not, slice the tofu about 1/2 inch thick into 1- x 2-inch dominoes.
- Mix together 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium bowl. Toss with the tofu, and stir to make sure all of the pieces are coated. Let sit for five to 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
- In a small bowl, stir together the remaining soy sauce and sugar, hoisin sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates on contact. Add the oil, turn the heat to medium-high and add the peppers. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes, until the peppers begin to soften, and add the garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 20 seconds, until the garlic and ginger begin to smell fragrant, and add the tofu, dried red pepper flakes and green onions. Stir-fry two minutes, give the sauce a stir and add to the pan. Cover and cook for three minutes. Remove the lid, stir the ingredients in the pan, and taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 496 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
STIR-FRIED CABBAGE, TOFU AND RED PEPPER
Start cooking the rice or quinoa that you will serve this with, prep your vegetables and make the stir-fry. The prep is the most time-consuming but there aren't too many ingredients. You can be sitting down about 35 minutes after you begin.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 15m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut the tofu into dominoes and drain between paper towels. In a small bowl or measuring cup combine the stock, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, the sugar, rice wine or sherry, and the sesame oil. Remove 1 tablespoon to a small bowl and stir in the cornstarch. Stir until it has dissolved. 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 and stir-fry until golden, about 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or to taste), toss together for a few seconds, and transfer to a plate.
- Swirl in the remaining oil, add the garlic and ginger to the wok and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the red pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute, or until it begins to soften, and add the cabbage and walnuts. Stir-fry for 1 minute, add salt and pepper to taste, and stir-fry for another 1 to 2 minutes, until crisp-tender. Return the tofu to the wok, stir in the walnuts and the stock/soy sauce mixture and stir-fry for another minute, until it has just about evaporated. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and stir-fry until the ingredients are lightly glazed. Remove from the heat and serve with quinoa or rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 251, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 497 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
STIR-FRIED TOFU, PEPPERS & BROCCOLI
Make and share this Stir-Fried Tofu, Peppers & Broccoli recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 19m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- With a sharp knife, cut the tofu into 1/2-inch chunks.
- In a glass bowl large enough to hold the tofu, mix the soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, 1 clove of the chopped garlic, sugar and red pepper flakes.
- Add the tofu and mix gently.
- Set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
- In a large saute pan or wok, heat the oil until hot.
- Add the remaining clove of chopped garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add the broccoli and red pepper and cook, tossing the vegetables, for 3 minutes.
- Add the tofu and marinade and cook until heated through.
- Serve with steamed rice or cooked chinese noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.8, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 1220.7, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 17.7, Sugar 13.7, Protein 28.8
CRISPY TOFU AND CABBAGE STIR-FRY
This tumble of crisp tofu, charred cabbage and citrusy coriander includes a couple tricks you'll want to employ in other dishes. The flavor of the stir-fry is propelled by using the coriander plant multiple ways: Combining coriander seeds with fresh stems and leaves - also known as cilantro - creates a range of complex but related flavors. Then there's what might be the quickest - and your new favorite - way to cook cabbage: When large pieces of cabbage are cooked undisturbed in a hot pan, they don't have a chance to turn to mush. Instead, the cabbage becomes sweet and crisp-tender, with a smoky edge. Eat the stir-fry with grains or noodles, like rice noodles or soba. To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories weeknight
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, sprinkle the red onion with salt and stir to combine. In a medium bowl, stir together the cornstarch and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the tofu and toss to coat.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add the cabbage and cook, undisturbed, until charred underneath, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir, spread into an even layer, and cook, undisturbed, until charred in spots and crisp-tender, another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, and season with salt. Transfer to the bowl of red onions.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high. Add the tofu and cook until golden on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding more oil and scraping the bottom of the pan as necessary. Remove from heat, add the coriander seeds and stir gently until fragrant and toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cabbage-onion mixture and stir to combine, then stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Season to taste with soy sauce.
SPICY STIR-FRIED CABBAGE
This is a vegetarian version of a classic Chinese stir-fry. The authentic versions I've encountered include some pork or bacon, but the chilies, ginger, garlic, star anise and the cabbage are flavorful enough without meat. I've added carrots for color.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, one pot, main course
Time 10m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and star anise in a small bowl. Combine the soy sauce and wine or sherry in another small bowl.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and tilting it back and forth. Add the garlic, ginger, pepper flakes and star anise. Stir-fry for a few seconds, just until fragrant, then add the cabbage and carrots. Stir-fry for one to two minutes until the cabbage begins to wilt, then add the salt and wine/soy sauce mixture. Cover and cook over high heat for one minute until just wilted. Uncover and stir-fry for another 30 seconds, then stir in the chives or cilantro and remove from the heat. The cabbage should be crisp-tender. Serve with rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 116, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 419 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use extra firm tofu: This type of tofu holds its shape better when stir-fried and absorbs the flavors of the sauce more easily.
- Press the tofu before cooking: This helps to remove excess water from the tofu, resulting in a firmer texture.
- Cut the tofu into small cubes: This will help the tofu cook evenly and absorb the sauce more easily.
- Use a well-seasoned wok or skillet: This will help to prevent the tofu and vegetables from sticking.
- Stir-fry the tofu and vegetables over high heat: This will help to create a slightly charred flavor and texture.
- Add the sauce towards the end of cooking: This will help to prevent the sauce from burning.
- Serve the stir-fry immediately: This is when it is at its best.
Conclusion:
This stir-fried tofu with cabbage, carrots, and red peppers is a delicious and healthy meal that is easy to make. It is a great way to use up leftover tofu, and it is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. The stir-fry can be served with rice, noodles, or quinoa.
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