Sesame-Tofu Stir-Fry

By Caryl

Ingredients

• 1 12-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• Cornstarch
• 1/4 cup finely chopped peanuts
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 16-ounce bag frozen stir-fry vegetables, thawed
• 2/3 cup bottled stir-fry sauce
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)
• 2 cups hot cooked brown rice

Details

Preparation time 14mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from fitnessmagazine.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Lightly coat tofu with cornstarch. In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the peanuts, the sesame seeds, ginger, and red pepper. Add tofu; toss gently.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add tofu mixture to skillet. Cook briefly, stirring gently, until sesame seeds are toasted and tofu begins to brown.
3. Remove tofu. Add vegetables to skillet; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through. Add stir-fry sauce; cook and stir gently until mixture is bubbly. Stir in tofu; heat through. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts and the scallions. Serve over rice.

Nutrition facts per serving:
386 calories, 19g protein, 45g carbohydrate, 14g fat (2g saturated), 6g fiber