Spicy Stir Fry Tofu With Peanut Sauce W/ Snow Peas And Mushrooms

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 3/4 lb snow peas, trimmed
• 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 3/4 cup water, divided
• 1/2 cup green onion, sliced
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups shiitake mushrooms, sliced (about 8 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce or 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 place tofu cubes on several layers of paper towels. cover with additional paper towels; let stand 5 minutes.
• 2 heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• 3 add tofu to pan; cook 7 minutes or until lightly browned, gently turning occasionally.
• 4 remove from pan; keep warm.
• 5 add snow peas, bell pepper, 1/4 cup of water, onions, ginger, and garlic to pan; stir-fry 3 minutes.
• 6 add mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes.
• 7 combine remaining 1/2 cup water, tamari, peanut butter, cornstarch, sriracha, and salt in a small bowl; stir well.
• 8 add tamari mixture and tofu to pan; cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly.
• 9 serve warm over rice or noodles; or chilled.