Stir-Fried Eggplant with Tofu

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 package (14-16 oz.) firm tofu, drained, cut into 1 ½ -by 2-inch chunks
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound eggplant, cut into 1-by 3-inch strips
1 red or green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 Tablespoon sugar
2 Tablespoons oyster or hoisin sauce
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
2 cups cooked brown rice

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over high heat, add tofu, and cook, turning tofu occasionally, until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer tofu to plate.
  2. Add garlic, eggplant, and bell pepper to the pan and cook about 8 to 10 minutes, until softened.
  3. Add soy sauce, sugar, and oyster or hoisin sauce and cook until heated through, another 2 minutes.
  4. Return tofu to pan and gently stir to coat.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in basil leaves. Serve over rice.

Recipe courtesy of Maryland WIC Cookbook

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Recipe Category

30 minutes or less, One pan meals

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Stir-Fried Eggplant with Tofu

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 package (14-16 oz.) firm tofu, drained, cut into 1 ½ -by 2-inch chunks
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound eggplant, cut into 1-by 3-inch strips
1 red or green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 Tablespoon sugar
2 Tablespoons oyster or hoisin sauce
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
2 cups cooked brown rice

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over high heat, add tofu, and cook, turning tofu occasionally, until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer tofu to plate.
  2. Add garlic, eggplant, and bell pepper to the pan and cook about 8 to 10 minutes, until softened.
  3. Add soy sauce, sugar, and oyster or hoisin sauce and cook until heated through, another 2 minutes.
  4. Return tofu to pan and gently stir to coat.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in basil leaves. Serve over rice.

Recipe courtesy of Maryland WIC Cookbook

Nutrition Facts

4 serving per container

Serving size 1 cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories 370
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1020mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 7g
Includes 3g Added Sugars 6%
Protein 16g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 165mg 15%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 358mg 8%

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.