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Crispy Tofu With Vegetables

Crispy Tofu With Vegetables
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Crispy Tofu With Vegetables a try. This recipe covers 39% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 753 calories, 22g of protein, and 14g of fat each. If you have kosher salt and pepper, carrots, cornstarch, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the cornstarch you could follow this main course with the Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

1
Line a large plate with several layers of paper towels. Arrange the tofu slices on top in a single layer, then cover with more paper towels and set another plate on top; let drain 5 minutes. Season the tofu with salt and pepper; rub with 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch.
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Whisk the lemon zest, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch in a bowl; set aside.
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3
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
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4
Add the tofu and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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Transfer to a plate.
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Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan.
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Add the scallion whites and ginger and cook 30 seconds.
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Add the mushrooms and carrots and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes.
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Add the snap peas and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, 4 more minutes.
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Whisk the lemon zest mixture, add it to the pan and simmer 2 minutes. Stir in the scallion greens. Meanwhile, prepare the rice as the label directs.
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Serve with the tofu and vegetables.
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Photograph by Johnny Miller
DifficultyHard
Ready In40 m.
Servings4
Health Score100
Dairy FreeGluten FreeVeganVegetarianVery Healthy
DietsGluten FreeDairy FreeLacto Ovo Vegetarian
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