Kung Pao Tofu

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Ingredients

  • 3 (3.5-oz) pkg boil-in-bag brown rice
  • 1 (14-oz) pkg extra-firm tofu
  • 5 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 red bell peppers, sliced
  • 6 green onions, sliced
  • 1½ cups kung pao sauce
  • ¾ cup cashews

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, place tofu on several layers of paper towels. Cover with paper towels, and gently press out moisture. Cut into cubes. Cook tofu in ¼ cup hot oil, in batches if necessary, in a large skillet over medium heat 15 minutes or until browned on all sides.
  3. Cook bell peppers and onions in 1 Tbsp hot oil in another large skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until browned and tender. Stir in tofu and kung pao sauce, stirring to coat; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  4. Serve tofu mixture over rice. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 6
Calories
556
556
Fat (g) 26 26
Sat. Fat (g) 4 4
Protein (g) 17 17
Carb (g) 61 61
Fiber (g) 5 5
Sodium (mg) 1283 1283

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