Vegetables with Tofu

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Vegetables with Tofu

 

 

Ingredients

 

4 dried shiitake mushrooms

2 ounces bean threads (cellophane noodles)

3 tablespoons water

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1 tablespoon cooking oil

1-1/2 cups small cauliflower flowerets

2 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 cup)

1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges

4 ounces fresh medium mushrooms, quartered (1-1/2

cups)

1 9-ounce package frozen French-style green beans,

thawed

1 8-ounce can bamboo shoots, drained

8 ounces firm tofu (bean curd), well-drained and cut

into 1/2-inch pieces

Carrot roses (optional)

Cilantro or parsley sprigs (optional)

 

Directions:

 

1. In a small bowl cover shiitake mushrooms with warm

water. Let soak for 30 minutes. Rinse and squeeze to

drain thoroughly. Cut mushroom caps into thin slices.

Discard stems. Set aside.

2. Soak bean threads in enough warm water to cover for

30 minutes. Drain well. Cut into 3-inch lengths. Set

aside.

3. For sauce, in a small bowl stir together 3

tablespoons water, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.

Set aside.

4. Pour cooking oil into a wok or 12-inch skillet.

(Add more cooking oil as necessary during cooking.)

Preheat over medium-high heat. Stir-fry cauliflower in

hot oil for 2 minutes. Add carrots and onion; stir-fry

for 2 minutes. Add fresh mushrooms; stir-fry for 1

minute. Add thawed green beans, bamboo shoots,

shiitake mushrooms, and bean threads; stir-fry about 2

minutes more or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

5. Stir sauce. Add sauce to the hot wok. Add tofu.

Gently stir all ingredients together to coat with

sauce. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more or until

heated through. Serve immediately. Garnish with carrot

roses and cilantro or parsley sprigs, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Make-Ahead Tip: Soak mushrooms and bean threads;

drain, cover and chill up to 4 hours. Prepare carrots,

cauliflower and onions; cover and chill up to 4 hours.

Prepare as above.

 

Nutritional facts per serving

 

calories: 260 , total fat: 10g , saturated fat: 1g ,

cholesterol: 0mg , sodium: 812mg , carbohydrate: 34g ,

protein: 13g

 

 

 

 

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