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bean sprout stir fry with tofu

Bean Sprout Stir Fry with Tofu

Rika
This bean sprout stir-fry with tofu is a quick vegetarian dish that you can make for any weeknight dinner. It's also an inexpensive meal that will satisfy your craving. It's so light and healthy. It's low carb and keto-friendly.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 197 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound fresh bean sprouts, (remove hair, rinse under cold water, and drain well)
  • 8 oz firm or extra firm tofu, (cut into small cubes)
  • tablespoon vegetable, canola, or peanut oil, (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, (peeled and sliced)
  • ¼ cup chopped scallions
  • salt and black pepper , (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Soak a block of tofu in salted water (1½ cups of water + 2 teaspoon of salt) for about 10-15 minutes. Drain the water. Put the tofu on a layer of paper towels. Place a weight on the tofu to remove excess moisture for about 15 minutes then slice into small cubes.
  • In a skillet, heat 3 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Cook the tofu until lightly browned on all sides (about 3-5 minutes). Set aside.
  • In the same skillet, heat ½ tablespoon of oil on high heat. Cook the ginger, garlic, and scallions for 10-15 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Add tofu, bean sprouts, and soy sauce. Cook and keep stirring until the bean sprouts are tender-crisp (about 3 minutes). Adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper.

Notes

Where to purchase: Bean sprouts are available at any Asian market, Sprouts, Whole Foods, Jimbo's, and Walmart. 
How to store: Keep the fresh bean sprouts sealed and chilled. The USDA recommends that sprouts be stored at 32ºF. Fresh bean sprouts should be used within 1-2 days of purchase or follow the manufacturers’ storage instructions. 

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 144mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 2mg
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