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Broccoli and tofu in garlic sauce is a vegan and vegetarian Chinese-inspired entrée that is easy to prepare. Serve this easy and simple tofu dish over rice or your favorite whole grain. You can't go wrong with this simple vegetarian dish, which can be the focus of your dinner or served along with other Asian-inspired dishes.
If you need this dish to be gluten free, use tamari instead of the soy sauce.
You can find the ingredients for this recipe easily in most supermarkets, and you probably already have the ground ginger and cayenne pepper on your spice shelf.
Ingredients
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1 onion, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cups broccoli, chopped
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1 block tofu, firm or extra firm, pressed
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1 cup water
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Prepare your tofu. Like most vegan tofu recipes, this one will taste best if you press the tofu.
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Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
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Chop the broccoli, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
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In a large skillet, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until the onions turn clear, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Add the tofu, ginger, cayenne, and broccoli to the pan and continue to cook until broccoli is done, another 6 to 8 minutes.
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In a separate small bowl, mix together the cornstarch, soy sauce, and water, then add this mixture to the broccoli and tofu.
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Cook until sauce thickens, then remove from heat.
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Serve the broccoli and tofu in garlic sauce over rice or whole grains and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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260 | Calories |
17g | Fat |
17g | Carbs |
15g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 3 to 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 260 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 17g | 21% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 13% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 917mg | 40% |
Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 16% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 15g | |
Vitamin C 53mg | 264% |
Calcium 371mg | 29% |
Iron 3mg | 19% |
Potassium 508mg | 11% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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