Tofu Subs With Onions And Peppers Recipes

STIR-FRIED TOFU AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Optional step for firmer tofu: Blot the tofu dry, wrap in a clean kitchen towel and place a cutting board on top. Let sit for about 15 minutes. Whether weighted or not, slice the tofu about 1/2 inch thick into 1- x 2-inch dominoes.
• Mix together 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium bowl. Toss with the tofu, and stir to make sure all of the pieces are coated. Let sit for five to 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
• In a small bowl, stir together the remaining soy sauce and sugar, hoisin sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates on contact. Add the oil, turn the heat to medium-high and add the peppers. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes, until the peppers begin to soften, and add the garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 20 seconds, until the garlic and ginger begin to smell fragrant, and add the tofu, dried red pepper flakes and green onions. Stir-fry two minutes, give the sauce a stir and add to the pan. Cover and cook for three minutes. Remove the lid, stir the ingredients in the pan, and taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with rice or noodles.

BARBECUED TOFU WITH ONIONS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• First the tofu should be waterpacked or cotton. Do not use silken it won't work. Freeze the tofu. Thaw completely. Then press to drain. To press: wrap tofu in cheesecloth or paper towels to help keep shape if desired. Next place on a cutting board set at a slant. Place a heavy dinner plate on top. Let the plate do it's work. Let for at least 10 minutes.
• Seed the green peppers and cut into strips.
• Now lets do some cooking.
• Preheat the oven to 375º.
• In baking dish [2qt], combine ketchup, mustard, water, oil, garlic, black pepper, liquid smoke and hot sauce.
• With long side of tofu facing you cut into 1/2 inch slices starting at short end. Dip both sides of the slices in the kechup mix. Put on plate and set aside.
• Dip onions in ketchup mix. set aside.
• Put the green peppers in the mix. Let them in the dish they form the bottom. Arrange the tofu on top of the peppers then arrange the onions on top of the tofu.
• Use foil to cover and bake 15 minutes.
• Place on the rice and serve.
• You may also marinate the tofu in the ketchup mix if you like for a while. This would make the taste better for new tofu users [trust me].

BAKED TOFU PANINI WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Carmalized Onions:.Heat the oil in a large heavy bottom pan on medium high heat until the oil is shimmering. Add the onion slices and stir to coat the onions with the oil. Spread the onions out evenly over the pan and let cook, stirring occasionally. After 10 minutes, sprinkle some over the onions. If onions dry out, you may add a touch of vegan butter.
• Reduce heat to medium low and let cook for 30 to 60 minutes minutes to an hour more, stirring every few minutes.When onions are about done, deglaze the pan with vinegar.
• Roasted Sweet Red Peppers: Cut the peppers lengthwise so they are long and slightly thin and remove seeds. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray and put onto sheet, spraying again with the cooking spray and lightly with the sea salt and pepper. Put into 395 degree oven for about 30 minutes or so, flipping over ½ way through. Cook until soft-tender.
• Assemble and press!
• If you dont have a press? Neither do I. Wrap the sandwich in foil and place in the oven under a cast iron pan (or foil wrapped (CLEAN) brick). 375 for 20 min would be great. Make a few and take them to lunch for the next few days.

BARBECUE TOFU SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Drain the tofu between paper towels until most of the water has been squeezed out.
• Slice tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet, fry tofu strips until golden brown on both sides. Add onion and cook for a few minutes, until onion is at your desired consistency.
• Pour in barbeque sauce (use more or less, according to your taste). Cook the mixture for ten minutes on low and serve on buns.

CITRUS-MARINATED TOFU WITH ONIONS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Combine 1/4 cup cilantro, lime juice, garlic, 3 teaspoons cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour 1/2 cup of marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add tofu. Seal bag; shake to coat. Let marinate at room temperature, turning occasionally, for 10-15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, transfer remaining marinade to a blender. Add 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons oil, and honey; purée until smooth. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
• Combine onion and peppers in a large bowl. Toss with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
• Drain tofu. Season both sides with salt and pepper and place in a single layer on one side of prepared sheet. Spread vegetables in a single layer opposite tofu.
• Roast, stirring vegetables occasionally, until vegetables are tender and tofu is lightly browned, 20-25 minutes.
• Divide among plates. Drizzle with sauce. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro.

TOFU AND PEPPERS WITH SPICY VEGAN PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Slice tofu into 1/2-inch-thick strips and press between paper towels to remove excess water; leave to drain while preparing vegetables.
• Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil and sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add green bell peppers, onions, and carrots; saute until peppers and carrots are tender and onions are golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, mix in green onions and garlic, and cover with a lid.
• Chop tofu into bite-sized chunks. Heat remaining peanut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
• Combine peanut butter, water, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper in a blender and blend until smooth to make the peanut sauce.
• Transfer tofu and peanut sauce to the skillet with the vegetables. Heat over low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.