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Kung Pao Tofu
5 from 3 votes

Kung Pao Tofu

This Kung Pao Tofu is an easy Chinese stir fry dish that is loaded with flavor but low in calories. It's the best vegan recipe seasoned packed with vegetables and toasted in a simple homemade brown sauce.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 330 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce tofu extra firm, water pressed out
  • 1 medium green bell pepper seeded and diced, or red bell pepper
  • 1 medium carrot peeled and sliced finely
  • 2 cups spinach roughly chopped, fresh
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • ½ tablespoon garlic minced
  • ½ cup peanuts

Instructions

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  1. Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar and brown sugar in a bowl to make the sauce. Stir to combine and set aside.
  2. Press tofu to remove the excess water
  3. Then cut to tofu into cubes.
  4. Place the cut tofu in the sauce and marinate for 20 minutes.
  5. In a large pan, heat the olive oil on medium heat.
  6. Carefully remove the tofu from the sauce and add to the pan. Fry until crispy on each side.
  7. Remove the tofu and sauce from the pan and set aside.
  8. In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
  9. Cook onions and carrots until they begin to soften.
  10. Add bell peppers, spinach, ginger and garlic.
  11. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until peppers begin to soften.
  12. Add peanuts and tofu and combine all ingredients together.
  13. Simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  14. Remove from heat
  15. Serve over rice if desired.

Notes

  • Be sure to press all the water out of the tofu so it stays firm and gets crispy.
  • Use tamari sauce or coconut aminos (found to make this recipe gluten-free as well.
  • Store in air tight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 330kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 1655mg (69%) Potassium 447mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 4886IU (98%) Vitamin C 46mg (51%) Calcium 183mg (18%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330

% Daily Value*

Calories 330kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 1655mg 69%
Potassium 447mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 4886IU 98%
Vitamin C 46mg 51%
Calcium 183mg 18%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.