Ginger-Chile Tofu With Red Peppers

Name: Ginger-Chile Tofu With Red Peppers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 sprig Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish; 4 smalls dried hot chile peppers, or to taste; 397 grams package reduced-fat firm or extra-firm tofu; 1 Tbsp peeled fresh ginger, minced; 1 Tbsp large garlic cloves, minced (about; 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 2 Tbsps peanut oil; 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into strips; 2 scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped; 1 Tbsp sesame oil; 2 Tbsps water

Ginger-Chile Tofu With Red Peppers might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 167 calories, 8g of protein, and 12g of fat. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. If you have garlic cloves, water, soy sauce, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

Cut the block of tofu in half lengthwise.

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Tofu

Put the halves on 4 sheets of paper towels, and cover with another 4 sheets. Cover with a heavy cutting board, or a plate weighted with cans. Change the towels if they become saturated. Weight the tofu for a total of 30 minutes. (Or buy "pressed tofu" and skip this step.)

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Tofu

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Cutting Board