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Ginger Tofu and Edamame Pepper Stir-Fry

Golden seared tofu and sweet edamame tossed with charred peppers and onions in a glossy ginger soy-sesame glaze, served over fluffy white rice with toasted sesame crunch.

Ginger Tofu and Edamame Pepper Stir-Fry

Ingredients

  • 14 oz400 gFirm tofupressed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1⅔ cups200 gShelled edamame, frozen
  • 1 cup200 gLong-grain white rice, dryrinsed
  • 1⅔ cups400 gWater
  • 2 medium240 gRed bell peppersliced into strips
  • 1 medium120 gGreen bell peppersliced into strips
  • 1½ medium160 gRed onioncut into wedges
  • 3 cloves9 gGarlicminced
  • 2½ tbsp grated15 gFresh gingergrated
  • 2 tbsp16 gCornstarch
  • 2 tbsp28 gCanola oil
  • 3 tbsp40 gLow-sodium soy sauce
  • 1¾ tsp8 gToasted sesame oil
  • 2⅛ tsp15 gHoney
  • 2 tsp10 gApple cider vinegar
  • 2¾ tsp8 gSesame seedstoasted
  • 2 medium30 gGreen onionsthinly sliced

Steps

  1. Put the rice and 340 g of the water in a small pot, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes; rest off the heat, covered, for 10 minutes.
  2. While the rice cooks, make the sauce: in a small bowl whisk the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, honey, cider vinegar, the remaining 60 g of water and 4 g of the cornstarch.
  3. Toss the tofu cubes with the remaining 12 g of cornstarch until lightly coated.
  4. Heat half the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and sear 8 to 10 minutes, turning, until golden and crisp on all sides; move to a plate.
  5. Add the remaining half of the canola oil to the skillet. Add the red onion, the red bell pepper and the green bell pepper and stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes until lightly charred but still crisp.
  6. Add the edamame and stir-fry 3 minutes until hot through, then add the garlic and ginger and stir 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Return the tofu to the skillet, stir the sauce, pour it in, and toss 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and thickened.
  8. Fluff the rice and divide among four bowls. Top with the stir-fry and sprinkle with the sesame seeds and green onion.

Contains: Gluten, Soy, Sesame.

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