Sydney Broccoli Red Pepper Tofu Stir Fry With Balsamic Vi Recipes

SYDNEY BROCCOLI, RED PEPPER & TOFU STIR FRY WITH BALSAMIC VI

Steps:

• 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.
• Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl and set aside.
• 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.
• 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.
• Saute the tofu in the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until browned, 2 minutes per side.
• Add the vinegar mixture to the tofu and simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
• Return the broccoli and peppers to the pan and gently toss to coat with the sauce.
• Garnish with the scallions and serve with brown rice or another whole grain.

GARLIC PEPPER TOFU

Steps:

• To make the marinade, grind all the ingredients together in a pestle and mortar to form a paste.
• Place the tofu triangles in a flat dish and cover with the marinade.
• Leave for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat the oil and fry the marinated tofu until golden brown on both sides.
• Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.
• Tip out any excess oil remaining in the pan, then place the vegetable stock, soy, tomato purée and vinegar into the pan together with the arrowroot which should be made into a paste with a little water. Bring to the boil, stirring to thicken, and return the tofu to the pan to heat through.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the black pepper and sesame oil.
• Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with cucumber and spring onions.

BROCCOLI 'N RED PEPPERS STIR FRIED

Steps:

• In a wok or large skillet Heat oils over high heat.
• Stir fry the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, remove garlic& ginger and discard.
• Add onions stir fry 1 minute.
• Add mushrooms, stir fry 1 minute.
• Add broccoli, stir fry 1 minute.
• Add red Pepper and stir fry for 1 minute.
• Add stock& soy sauce, bring to a simmer for about 1 minute or until the veggies are cooked to your liking.
• Sprinkle with Sesame seeds and serve.

TOFU HOISIN WITH BROCCOLI, RED PEPPER AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Press tofu, then cut into 1/2 inch cubes. See Anne Sainz's notes above for more detailed instructions.
• Combine hoisin, sherry, sesame oil and soy sauce in medium bowl and whisk until smooth to make sauce. Set aside.
• Cut broccoli into bite sized pieces, then steam until tender crisp, about 6 minutes. Set aside.
• Coat large skillet with oil. Add tofu and stir-fry on medium high heat until lightly golden all over. Remove from pan and add to sauce mixture.
• Lower heat to medium. Put garlic, pepper flakes, mushrooms, red bell pepper and walnuts into skillet. Cook 5 minutes or until peppers are tender yet still crunchy, adding small amounts of water if needed to prevent sticking or burning.
• Add tofu-sauce mixture and mix until sauce coats everything and is thickened.
• Add broccoli and heat through just before serving.

BROCCOLI, PEANUT & SWEET RED PEPPER STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cut broccoli and red pepper into pieces about 1" square (individual florettes for broccoli).
• Use medium heat throughout.
• In Wok or stir-fry pan, heat peanut oil and toast peanuts until golden and fragrant.
• Remove peanuts and set aside.
• Add broccoli and stir-fry approximately 5 minutes.
• Add sweet red pepper.
• Continue stir-frying until broccoli and pepper reach desired doneness.
• Add peanuts back into pan, toss and reheat if necessary.
• Pour into serving dish and serve immediately.
• Season as desired.

TOFU, ASPARAGUS, AND RED PEPPER STIR FRY WITH QUINOA

Steps:

• Dressing: Combine ingredients in small bowl. Whisk. Set aside.
• Stir Fry:.
• Prep: Wash the Qunioa very well. Make sure the water coming off it does NOT look soapy.
• Press the tofu.
• Quinoa:.
• Boil water in small pan. Stir in quinoa, cover reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove. Let stand still covered for 10 more minutes. fluff with fork.
• Next:.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and stir fry 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper, mushrooms, asparagus, salt, and tofu; stir fry 3 minutes. [note if desired brown the tofu in a pan before hand. Place some oil in pan. Add tofu and cook until golden]
• Assemble:.
• Stir in dressing. Serve over quinoa, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

LOW SODIUM HERBED BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Combine the cumin and broth in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Combine the remaining ingredients and pour over the cooked rice, stirring to combine.