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Buddha Stir-Fry

Buddha Stir-Fry
Nutrition Facts
  • cal. (kcal) 290
Buddha Stir-Fry
  • Carb Grams Per Serving: 23

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Asian chili sauce (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons minced ginger
  • 1/2 pound green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 14 - ounce packages firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup snow peas

Directions

  1. Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of the water. Stir in the remaining water, soy sauce and chili sauce; set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger; cook, stirring 15 seconds.
  3. Add the green beans and red pepper and stir-fry 2 minutes; push them to the perimeter of the skillet.
  4. Add the tofu and cook, stirring once or twice, 4 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Stir the sauce and pour it into the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add the carrots and snow peas; cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Nutrition Information

PER SERVING: 290 cal., 13 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 23 g carb. (6 g fiber), 21 g pro.