Hoisin Tofu Mushroom Stir Fry

Name: Hoisin Tofu Mushroom Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 3 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari to make gluten-free); 1 tsp molasses; 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter or almond butter; 2 tsp rice vinegar; 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 3/4 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp sugar or sweetener of choice; a generous dash of black pepper; 2 tsp oil; 14 oz tofu (pressed and cubed); 6 to 8 oz sliced crimini (or white mushrooms); 3 cloves of garlic (finely chopped); 1/4 to 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 to 1 cup other veggies; 3/4 cup water (divided); 1 tsp cornstarch or other starch

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Source

Ingredients

3 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari to make gluten-free)
1 tsp molasses
2 tbsp smooth peanut butter or almond butter
2 tsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp sugar or sweetener of choice
a generous dash of black pepper
2 tsp oil
14 oz tofu (pressed and cubed)
6 to 8 oz sliced crimini (or white mushrooms)
3 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
1/4 to 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 to 1 cup other veggies
3/4 cup water (divided)
1 tsp cornstarch or other starch

Steps

1
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add pressed tofu and cook until golden on most sides. 5 to 7 mins.
2
Remove tofu from pan. Add mushrooms, garlic, a pinch of salt and pepper flakes and cook until golden on some sides. 6 to 8 mins.
3
Add in the broccolini, peppers or other veggies and mix in.
4
Add the sauce ingredients, 1/2 cup water and crisped tofu and mix in. Bring to a boil. use the spatula to mix the almond butter in. You can blend the ingredients before adding for easy mixing. You can also add a little miso for additional pungent flavor.
5
Mix starch in the remaining 1/4 cup water and add to the skillet. Simmer until the sauce thickens. 3 to 4 mins. Taste and adjust salt, sweet, heat and mix in. Serve over cooked rice or other grains.