Saucy Tofu and Turkey Stir Fry Recipe Video

This easy saucy stir fry might just end up being one of your go-to recipes.

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
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Ingredients

 Tofu250 Gram, cut into 6 equal slices
 Red bell pepper1 Tablespoon, cut into thin strips
 Fresh string beans1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), cut into 2” pieces
 Fresh ginger1 Tablespoon, peeled and finely minced
 Reduced-sodium chicken broth2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Low-sodium soy sauce2 Tablespoon
 Oyster sauce2 Tablespoon
 Chili garlic sauce2 Teaspoon
 Cornstarch2 Tablespoon
 Oil1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Garlic3 Clove (15 gm), finely minced
 Lean ground turkey1 Pound
 Salt and pepper To Taste
 Scallions2 Small, chopped (to garnish)
 Sesame seeds1 Teaspoon (to garnish)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 285 Calories from Fat 103

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12 g18.1%

Saturated Fat 3.1 g15.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 80 mg26.7%

Sodium 569.7 mg23.7%

Total Carbohydrates 14 g4.7%

Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%

Sugars 1.7 g

Protein 27 g54.3%

Vitamin A 4.9% Vitamin C 11%

Calcium 8.8% Iron 11.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Place the tofu over several layers of paper towels on a plate and cover with additional paper towels.
2. Place a dinner plate on top of the covered tofu; let stand for 20 minutes.
3. Remove plate and cut the pressed tofu slices into 1″ cubes and set aside.

MAKING
4. In a measuring cup, combine broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce and cornstarch, stirring with a whisk. Set aside.
5. Heat a wide pot over medium-high heat and add ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute until softened, stirring constantly.
6. Add ground turkey and season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for about 3 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring to crumble.
7. Pour broth mixture to pan and add the cubes of tofu into the broth mixture.
8. Cover with a lid and bring everything to a boil.
9. Add the string beans and nestle them lightly in the sauce and cover to steam them until they are just crisp tender.
10. Add the red bell pepper and cover to let them steam for one minute. (Avoid over-cooking of vegetables)
11. Toss everything lightly so it’s nicely mixed.
12. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

SERVING
13. Serve Saucy Tofu mixture with brown rice.

Editors Review

Tofu is sought after for its health values and for the fact that it is a good gluten substitute. Here is a recipe to make Saucy Tofu Stir Fry in a fusion style using Asian as well as other global ingredients and cooking techniques. Good with rice!
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