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Kung Pao Tofu

Name: Kung Pao Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4, Serves 4
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 1 block (14 – 16oz.) tofu, super firm, extra firm or firm (organic pref.); 5 tablespoons tamari, soy sauce or coconut aminos, divided; 1 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil (toasted), divided; 2 tablespoons regular oil (sesame or olive oil), divided; 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste; 3 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 10 – 12 dried red chilies (see notes); 1 small white onion, diced 3/4 inch; 2 bell peppers, red and green, cored and diced 3/4-inch; 1 zucchini, quartered and diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 inch knob ginger, minced; 2 teaspoons organic cornstarch (or arrowroot or tapioca powder); 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (unsalted); 1 green onion, thinly sliced

NUTRITION · PER SERVING25M COOK

CAL 19%·PRO 38%

CARBS 25G26% OF CAL

5G FIBER6G OTHER14G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 24G57% OF CAL

4G SAT20G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A bold vegan stir-fry of crispy tofu with peanuts in a spicy-sweet-savory sauce. Ready in 30 minutes and packed with protein, perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Ingredients

serves 4

1 block (14 – 16oz.) tofu, super firm, extra firm or firm (organic pref.)
5 tablespoons tamari, soy sauce or coconut aminos, divided
1 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil (toasted), divided
2 tablespoons regular oil (sesame or olive oil), divided
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
10 – 12 dried red chilies (see notes)
1 small white onion, diced 3/4 inch
2 bell peppers, red and green, cored and diced 3/4-inch
1 zucchini, quartered and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 inch knob ginger, minced
2 teaspoons organic cornstarch (or arrowroot or tapioca powder)
1/4 cup roasted peanuts (unsalted)
1 green onion, thinly sliced

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 25M

CAL 19%·PRO 38%

CARBS 25G26% OF CAL

5G FIBER6G OTHER14G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 24G57% OF CAL

4G SAT20G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved

All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.

Prep: 10m
Cook: 15m
Sodium: 1272mg
Total sugar: 14g

Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Calcium: 240mg
Iron: 3mg

Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.

PREP: 10M
SODIUM: 1272MG
ESTIMATE: COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.

Kung Pao Tofu

Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

At a glance