Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry Vegetarian 3 Pts Recipe

• 3 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
• 2/3 c. water
• 3 Tbsp. rice vinegar">vinegar or possibly white vinegar">vinegar
• 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 tsp vegetable oil (or possibly 3 to 4 tbs) vegetable spray
• 2 x garlic cloves chopped or possibly pressed
• 1 sm fresh chile seeded and chopped or possibly red pepper flakes to taste
• 18 ounce low-fat hard tofu cut into 1-inch cubes
• 5 c. minced broccoli peel stem, 1/4-inch slice, 1-inch florets
• 1/3 c. dry sherry
• 1 1/2 c. scallion pcs (1-inch)
• 1 x red bell pepper (optional) cut into strips unsalted peanuts or possibly chow mein noodles (dry)

1. Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Before beginning to stir-fry, prepare the vegetables and have all the Ingredients at hand.
3. In a wok or possibly large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp.
4. of the oil on medium-high heat.
5. Add in the garlic and Chile and stir-fry for just 30 seconds before adding the tofu.
6. Continue to stir-fry for 3 to 4 min, till the tofu is lightly browned.
7. Remove the tofu and set it aside.
8. Add in another Tbsp.
9. of oil to the wok, heat for a few seconds, and then add in the broccoli.
10. Stir-fry for a minute and pour in the sherry.
11. Stir-fry for 3 min.
12. If the broccoli begins to scorch, add in a Tbsp.
13. of water.
14. Add in the scallions and optional bell pepper, continue to stir-fry for a minute, and then the tofu and the sauce.
15. Stir carefully and bring to a simmer.
16. Simmer for 3 or possibly 4 min, till the sauce thickens.
17. Top with peanuts and serve immediately.
18. REVIEW: Tested: half recipe.
19. Modifications include: vegetable oil spray and sesame oil for flavor; orange juice instead of sherry; red pepper flakes; included red bell pepper; vegetable broth instead of water in the sauce.
20. Fast lunch made from things we keep on hand.
21. The hoisin was a little harsh.
22. So we added a little teriyaki.
23. Served with mixed brown and white basmati and baked chow mein noodles instead of peanuts.
24. NOTES : A satisfying saute/fry is enriched by sweet, spicy flavor of Chinese hoisin sauce.
25. (See review)

hoisin sauce, water, rice vinegarvinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch, vegetable oil, garlic, fresh chile, broccoli peel stem, sherry, scallion, red bell pepper

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/broccoli-tofu-stir-fry-vegetarian-3-pts-93101 (may not work)