Three-Pea, Cashew & Tofu Stir-Fry

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Pressing tofu before making this tofu stir-fry recipe gives it a chewy, satisfying texture. Three green peas--sugar snaps, snow peas and shelling peas--balance it out with brightly flavored crunch. Hoisin--a dark brown, thick, spicy-sweet sauce made from soybeans and a complex mix of spices--gives the stir-fry rich depth of flavor with just one ingredient. Look for it, as well as chile-garlic sauce, in the Asian section of the market.

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Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings, about 1 3/ cups each

Ingredients

  • 1 14-ounce package water-packed extra-firm or firm tofu, drained

  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • ½ teaspoon chile-garlic sauce

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

  • 2 1/2 cups sugar snap peas (8 ounces), trimmed

  • 2 1/4 cups snow peas (8 ounces), trimmed

  • 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen (thawed)

  • ½ cup lightly salted cashew halves and pieces

Directions

  1. Fold a clean kitchen towel and place it on a cutting board or large plate. Set tofu on the towel. Put another folded clean towel over the tofu and place a flat, heavy weight (such as a heavy skillet) on top; drain for 30 minutes.

  2. Whisk hoisin sauce, soy sauce and chile-garlic sauce in a small bowl.

  3. Cut the pressed tofu into 1/2-inch cubes. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the tofu and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  4. Return the skillet to the heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Stir in onion, garlic and ginger; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add snap peas, snow peas and peas; cook, stirring often, until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the tofu to the pan along with the hoisin mixture and cashews; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute.

Tips

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

353 Calories
20g Fat
31g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 353
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 12g
Added Sugars 3g 6%
Protein 17g 33%
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Vitamin A 1301IU 26%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Folate 80mcg 20%
Sodium 567mg 25%
Calcium 293mg 23%
Iron 5mg 30%
Magnesium 112mg 27%
Potassium 483mg 10%

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.

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