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Tofu and Broccoli in Garlic Sauce
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Tofu and Broccoli in Garlic Sauce

8 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

303
Calories
14g
Protein
19g
Fat
24g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Tofu 100g firm 76
Broccoli 1 cup chopped (156g) 55
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 2 yellow onions, sliced thin
  • 16 ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into
  • 1 1/2-inch square blocks
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
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Directions

1

Beat all the sauce ingredients together in a small saucepan until peanut butter is emulsified. If necessary, heat very gently.

2

Marinate tofu in the 1/4 cup soy sauce for about 15 minutes.

3

Put all but 2 tablespoons of the oil into a large fry pan and heat until very hot. Fry the tofu cubes in the hot oil just until browned on each side. Remove them to a plate and pour off any excess oil. Put remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the pan. Reduce heat to medium. Stir fry the onion slices until they are soft and transparent and a tiny bit caramelized, about 5 minutes.

4

In a large stew pot, steam the broccoli pieces, covered, in 3/4 cup water for about 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Do not cook the broccoli for more than 5 minutes total. It should be slightly crunchy. Add the sautéed onions and sauce mix; blend together and heat through for about 1 more minute.

5

Taste the sauce - it should be very slightly sweet and "hot" from the red pepper, and extremely garlicky. Add another 1/4 teaspoon of sugar and/or a bit more red pepper flakes if necessary.

6

Just before serving, gently stir in the tofu cubes with a large spatula, being careful not to break them up.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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