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Chinese Stir Fry
A colorful stir fry with cubed tofu, bean sprouts and a wide variety of vegetables.
Servings: 6
Calories: 474kcal
Ingredients
- CHINESE CUBED TOFU
- 15 ounce extra-firm tofu cubed
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 T coconut aminos
- CHINESE STIR-FRY
- 1 small onion diced
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 2 carrots peeled and cut cross-wise
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 1/2 cup corn
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- 3 cups cooked brown rice we used brown Jasmine
- 1 T low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 T coconut aminos
- 1/2 tsp salt or salt substitute
- 2-3 tsp garlic powder
- 1 recipe of Chinese tofu
Instructions
- TO MAKE THE CHINESE TOFU
- Cut tofu into small cubes. First slice the tofu into 3 pieces lengthwise, then divide each slice into small cubes.
- In a small saucepan, mix the water and coconut aminos. Bring to a boil. Then add the remaining ingredients.
- Cook on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes more.
- TO MAKE THE CHINESE STIR FRY
- Cut the carrots in half lengthwise, then cut each piece cross-wise into 1/8 inch slices.
- In a medium-size skillet, heat 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable broth over a medium-high heat. The pan should be hot but not smoking. Stir-fry the carrots until they begin to turn gold in color.
- Add 1/3 cup water and simmer, covered, until carrots are tender. This should take about 3 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable broth over a medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion. Cook until the pieces become translucent (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add mushrooms and peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes un-til vegetables are tender. Then add the corn and peas. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through.
- Add cooked carrots, bean sprouts and the cooked rice. Cook until heated through (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add seasonings, including the Liquid Aminos, and gently toss to combine. Finally, add the chopped green onions and the Chinese Tofu cubes. Serve immediately.
