🍲 Healthy Veggie-Packed Mapo Tofu: A Chinese Classic 🥢🌱

Name: Healthy Veggie-Packed Mapo Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil; 1 block (14 oz/400 g) firm tofu, drained and cubed; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon (15 g) fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 cup (75 g) red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup (75 g) green bell pepper, diced; 1 cup (150 g) zucchini, diced; 1 cup (150 g) button mushrooms, sliced; 1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) black bean sauce; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) hoisin sauce; 1/2 tablespoon (7 g) Sichuan peppercorns, crushed; 1/2 tablespoon (7 g) red pepper flakes (optional); 1/2 cup (125 ml) vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons (30 g) cornstarch; 1/4 cup (60 ml) cold water; 4 green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped unsalted peanuts (optional)

This delicious and healthy veggie-packed Mapo Tofu recipe offers a nutritious spin on a traditional Chinese dish. Loaded with fresh vegetables, tofu, and a spicy sauce, this meal is perfect for a flavorful and satisfying lunch or dinner.

Lizzie

Published On May 11, 2023

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Total Time

35 Minutes

Servings

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Ingredients

Directions

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cubed tofu and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, black bean sauce, hoisin sauce, crushed Sichuan peppercorns, and red pepper flakes, if using.
Add the tofu back to the skillet with the vegetables, and pour the sauce mixture over everything. Stir to combine.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth, cornstarch, and cold water. Pour this mixture into the skillet, stirring continuously to thicken the sauce.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the tofu and vegetables are heated through.
Garnish with chopped green onions and unsalted peanuts, if desired. Serve the Mapo Tofu over steamed rice or with a side of your favorite grain.

Indulge in this nutritious and scrumptious Veggie-Packed Mapo Tofu for a wholesome and satisfying meal! 🍲🥢🌱

Nutrition Facts

(Per Serving)

295

Calories

16g

Fat

20g

Carbs

16g

Protein

Total Carbohydrate:	20g
Protein:	16g
Total Fat:	16g
Saturated Fat:	2g
Trans Fat:	0g
Cholesterol:	0mg
Sodium:	510mg
Potassium:	610mg
Dietary Fiber:	4g
Sugars:	6g
Vitamin A:	870IU
Vitamin C:	65mg
Calcium:	205mg
Iron:	2.5mg

Values in % are Percent Daily Value (%DV)

🍲 Healthy Veggie-Packed Mapo Tofu: A Chinese Classic 🥢🌱

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