Name: Spicy Tofu Hotpot
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 14 ounces firm tofu, preferably water-packed; 0.25 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons chile-garlic sauce, or to taste; 4 cups thinly sliced tender bok choy greens; 8 ounces fresh Chinese-style (lo mein) noodles; 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 4 cups vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced (about 2 cups); 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

Spicy Tofu Hotpot

4.9

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8 Reviews

Warm up a chilly evening with this light but satisfying one-pot meal. The tofu absorbs the flavors of this fragrant, spicy broth, making it anything but bland. Look for fresh Chinese-style noodles in the refrigerated case of your supermarket alongside wonton wrappers.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on March 9, 2020

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, 1 1/2 cups each

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Dairy-Free Vegetarian Vegan Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
14 ounces firm tofu, preferably water-packed
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons chile-garlic sauce, or to taste
4 cups thinly sliced tender bok choy greens
8 ounces fresh Chinese-style (lo mein) noodles
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 cups vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

Directions

Drain and rinse tofu; pat dry. Cut the block into 1-inch cubes.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms and cook until slightly soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in sugar, broth, soy sauce and chile-garlic sauce; cover and bring to a boil. Add bok choy and tofu, cover and simmer until greens are wilted, about 2 minutes. Raise heat to high and add the noodles, pushing them down into the broth. Cook, covered, until the noodles are tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cilantro.

Tips

Chile-garlic sauce is a spicy blend of chiles, garlic and other seasonings; it is found in the Asian section of the market.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

214	Calories
5g	Fat
31g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 214
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 5g
Added Sugars 2g	4%
Protein 12g	25%
Total Fat 5g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 28mg	9%
Vitamin A 2193IU	44%
Vitamin C 23mg	25%
Folate 154mcg	39%
Sodium 854mg	37%
Calcium 198mg	15%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 60mg	14%
Potassium 389mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.