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Thai Basil Tofu

25 min4 servings๐Ÿณ 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$11.50470 cal ยท 21g protein

Ingredients

  • extra-firm tofu2 packages
  • fresh Thai basil1 bunch
  • garlic5 cloves
  • red bell pepper1 count
  • soy sauce3 tbsp
  • vegetarian mushroom stir-fry sauce2 tbsp
  • brown sugar1 tbsp
  • Thai chiles2 count
  • jasmine rice1ยฝ cups
  • vegetable oil3 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the rice. Press the tofu and crumble it into small pieces.

  2. 2

    Fry the tofu in the oil in a large skillet over high heat 8-10 minutes until browned and crisp in spots.

  3. 3

    Add the minced garlic, sliced chiles and sliced bell pepper and stir-fry 2 minutes. Leave the chiles out, or add them after scooping out a kid portion.

  4. 4

    Stir in the soy sauce, mushroom sauce and brown sugar and toss 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Turn off the heat and fold in a big handful of basil leaves until wilted. Serve over rice.

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