Tofu With Eggplant (Aubergine) and Peppers Recipe

Name: Tofu With Eggplant (Aubergine) and Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 12 lbs extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 large tomatoes, peeled and cut into eighths; 3 large red peppers, chopped; 1 small jalapenos or 1 small other hot pepper, seeded and minced; 1 large eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 12 lbs mushrooms; 2 summer squash, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 bunch scallion, coarsely chopped (white and green parts); 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste; 6 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 12 lbs extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 large tomatoes, peeled and cut into eighths
3 large red peppers, chopped
1 small jalapenos or 1 small other hot pepper, seeded and minced
1 large eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 12 lbs mushrooms
2 summer squash, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 bunch scallion, coarsely chopped (white and green parts)
1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
6 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish

1
Place tofu cubes into a steamer and allow to steam for 20 to 30 minutes while chopping vegetables.
2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a wok or large skillet until very hot.
3
Transfer tofu to pan and saute until brown on all sides, then remove from pan and set aside.
4
In same pan, saute onion for one minute.
5
Add soy sauce and one tablespoon water if necessary.
6
Add tomatoes, red peppers, hot peppers, eggplant, mushrooms, squash, scallions, and tomato paste and reduce heat.
7
Simmer for about 10 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.
8
Add tofu and continue cooking until tofu is heated through.
9
Serve on platter, garnished with cilantro and rice or noodles.
10
We recommend Forbidden rice, though not exactly traditional, for its exotic nutty flavor and psychedelic color that beautifully compliments the eggplant and peppers.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons peanut oil, 1 12 lbs extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 onion, chopped, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Tofu With Eggplant (Aubergine) and Peppers falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tofu With Eggplant (Aubergine) and Peppers

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