Stir-Fried Tofu with Greens and Cashews
Woks are ideal for cooking greens because you can see exactly when they are done. This recipe packs a garlicky punch. Be sure to drain tofu well or it will stick to the wok.
Author: | Inspired by Vegetarian Times, 2000.05 |
Yield: | 3 servings |
Category: | Main Courses |
Cuisine: | Chinese |
Rating: |
Ingredients
1 lb. | extra-firm tofu, drained |
1/2 cups | raw cashew pieces (2 1/2 oz) |
2 tbsp. | olive oil |
6 cloves | garlic, finely chopped (2 tbsp) |
2 tbsp. | soy sauce (or tamari) |
3/4 cups | vegetable broth |
2 tbsp. | vegetable broth |
1 1/2 lb. | Swiss chard, cut into 2" pieces |
3/4 tsp. | salt |
3 tsp. | black pepper, freshly ground |
Instructions
- Line large plate with paper towels. Cut tofu in half lengthwise and set on paper towels. Top with another plate and heavy can. Let drain 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in dry wok, cook cashews over low heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to plate; set aside.
- Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes. Set wok over high heat and add 1 1/2 tablespoon oil. Add tofu cubes and stir-fry until golden, about 4 minutes.
- Add 1/2 tablespoon garlic and stir-fry 1 minute.
- Add soy sauce and 1/4 cup broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer 4 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl; set aside. Rinse and dry wok.
- Set wok over high heat and add 1 teaspoon oil. Add 1/2 tablespoon garlic and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add about one-third of the greens, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and stir quickly to blend. Gradually drizzle 2 tablespoons broth around outer perimeter of greensnot in the center. (This technique creates steam so the greens cook more quickly.) Stir-fry until greens are tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to large bowl.
- Repeat step 6 two more times until all greens are cooked. Drain greens, discarding any liquid.
- Return wok to high heat and combine all greens, reserved tofu mixture and toasted cashews. Add remaining 1/4 cup broth and stir-fry until heated through, about 30 seconds.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
3 servings per recipe
Serving size 1 serving
Amount per serving Calories228 |
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% Daily Value* | |||
Total Fat 13g | 20% | ||
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% | ||
Trans Fat | |||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
Sodium 712mg | 30% | ||
Total Carbohydrate 19g | 6% | ||
Dietary Fiber 4g | 16% | ||
Total Sugars | |||
Includes Added Sugars | |||
Protein 13g |
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrition in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.