My Tasty Lowfat Asian Tofu Stir Fry
I tried this new tofu stir fry recipe out the other day, and it turned out really delicious. Tofu is a low fat, meat free alternative to higher fat, more difficult to digest meats, and it is a great absorbing agent of flavors, so it easily takes on the flavor of what you are cooking it with.
I prefer to use the baked tofu in this recipe, because it is more firm, and has the texture of a portabello mushroom, which I love, yet it fills me up like meat does. Here’s the recipe if you’re open to trying tofu. If you aren’t, I would really encourage you to try it. It’s a healthy meat alternative, and it is packed with lean protein!
Tasty Asian Tofu Stir Fry
Ingredients Needed :
1 bag of french style frozen green beans
Peanuts - about a handful - I just used the roasted peanuts I had in my cupboard
1/2 packet of Lipton’s French Onion soup mix
Pepper
1 Can of black beans, preferably organic, drained and rinsed
1 package of baked tofu - I like to use the flavored one (I think it may be zesty)
1 teaspoon of olive oil (this will help fill you up, and contains plenty of omega 2 fatty acids - even better if it’s organic)
2 TB fresh minced garlic
One small diced onion (optional)
Additional seasoning to flavor is also optional - I found the Lipton soup mix and the pepper gave me adequate flavor for my taste though
Basically, just start off with your green beans, frozen, in a Pam-sprayed pan, and begin to pan stir fry them. Add your baked tofu, cubed or sliced to your preference. Sautee along with all the other ingredients until the green beans are tender.
I put the peanuts in and let them cook the whole time too, as they seem to add a nice flavor to the whole entree. Enjoy! If anyone else has any health tofu recipes, please share!
