Vegetarians Will Love This Szechuan Tofu Recipe

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Martina T
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Vegetarians and vegans are always on the search for recipes that fit their diet but are also easy to make. The Szechuan tofu is a traditional Chinese dish that is now available for everyone to make with the recipe below.

Ingredients

The ingredients for the stir-fry are:
2 tablespoons five spice powder
15 oz extra firm tofu
1 chopped green bell pepper
1 chopped yellow pepper
4 teaspoons olive oil
salt
1 bunch green beans
2 chopped carrots
2 fresh red chili peppers

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For the sauce you should get:
1 inch minced ginger
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup honey
2 cloves minced garlic
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Instructions

To start making the Szechuan tofu, you need to cut the tofu into small cubes. Make the sauce by mixing the honey, soy sauce, ginger, rice vinegar, and garlic.

Pour 2 tablespoons of the olive oil on a skillet and wait until it’s hot. Add the five spice powder and mix it for 2 minutes. Include the salt and tofu, then leave it on the stove for 3 to 4 minutes. Place it on a plate.

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With the 2 remaining spoons of olive oil, cook the vegetables. Stir-fry them for 4 to 5 minutes. When they are done, add them to the tofu. You can also serve this meal with rice or quinoa.