Description
This vibrant Sweet Soy Tofu & Cashew Stir Fry bursts with flavor, combining crispy tofu, crunchy cashews, and colorful bell peppers in a sweet-savory sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this dish will delight your taste buds and create lasting memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz firm tofu (drained and pressed)
- 1 cup cashews (raw or roasted)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (minced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes and prepare the vegetables by slicing the bell peppers and mincing the garlic and ginger.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook tofu cubes until golden brown on all sides (about 8-10 minutes).
- Add bell peppers, garlic, ginger, and cashews to the skillet; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour the sauce over the stir fry mixture and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Serve warm over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup stir fry (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg