Cashew Tofu

This Cashew Tofu is packed with high protein tofu, hale veggies and roasted cashews. It is a quick recipe just need to bake your tofu until crispy in oven, make the sauce in a bowl, stir fry the veggies, then add the sauce and roasted cashews.

A delicious and high protein weeknight meal is ready in 30 minutes and also gluten-free and vegan!

WHAT IS TOFU?

Tofu, also known as bean curd, is a food prepared by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into solid white blocks of varying softness; it can be silken, soft, firm, or extra firm.

It’s usually 100% gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan. Although because it contains soybeans, it is not Paleo or Whole30-friendly.

TYPES OF TOFU IN MARKET:

There are two main categories of tofu — silken or regular. Silken tofu is super soft and creamy and silky, because it is undrained and has a high water content. Regular tofu comes in a variety of different levels of firmness — soft, medium, firm, extra-firm. For this recipe, you will need firm or extra-firm tofu.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF TOFU:

Tofu is a good source of protein and contains all nine essential amino acids. It is also a valuable plant source of iron and calcium and the minerals manganese and phosphorous. In addition to this, it also contains magnesium, copper, zinc and vitamin B1.

An excellent food from a nutritional and health perspective, tofu is thought to provide many of the same benefits as soya beans.

WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED?

Here are the ingredients needed for making cashew tofu:

• Tofu: One block of tofu, either firm or extra-firm. Click Here for Baked Tofu Recipe
• Veggies: You can add any stir-fry veggies to this cashew tofu. Here, I have used broccoli, bell peppers and red onion.
• Cashews: I have used roasted cashews for extra crunchy.
• Stir-Fry Sauce: Made with soy sauce, water, honey, rice vinegar, tomato ketchup, hot sauce, minced garlic/garlic powder.
• Spring onions: They’re optional. Chives are also a good choice.

HOW TO MAKE CASHEW TOFU:

To make this cashew tofu stir-fry:

• Press the block of tofu between paper towels, weight it down, then let it drain for 30 minutes.
• Slice the tofu into bite-sized pieces and make baked tofu!
• Whisk all of the ingredients under stir-fry sauce in a bowl until combined.
• Add oil to the pan and saute the veggies until crisp-tender.
• Add the cashews, stir-fry sauce and baked tofu to the pan, and toss to combine. Cook for 2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and evenly coated the tofu and veggies.
• Serve warm over noodles or rice and enjoy!

HOW TO CUSTOMIZE THIS CASHEW TOFU STIR-FRY RECIPE?

• Other protein option: Try with paneer, tempeh shrimp or chicken.
• Other veggies option: You can use carrots, bok choy, cauliflower, snow peas, mushrooms, broccoli, green beans, etc.
• To make it gluten-free: Use gluten-free tamari in place of soy sauce!
• To make it saucy: Double the sauce recipe if you would like, so that you can have extra to toss with the rice or noodles.
• Nut allergies: If you have nut allergies, omit the peanuts.

HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS?

This cashew tofu tastes best when served immediately!

• Refrigerator: Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, in air-tight containers.
• Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing this recipe.
• Reheat: Leftovers can be warmed on the stovetop over low heat until warmed, or in the microwave using 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until warmed through.

HOW TO SERVE THIS CASHEW TOFU STIR-FRY?

I also like to serve this cashew tofu over rice (any kind), rice noodles, sesame noodles or quinoa. But you are also welcome to just serve the stir-fry on its own.

LOOKING FOR MORE TOFU RECIPES?

Tofu Veggie Skewers

Kung Pao Tofu

Tofu Scramble

How to Bake Tofu

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Cashew Tofu

This Cashew Tofu is packed with high protein tofu, hale veggies and roasted cashews. It is a quick recipe just need to bake your tofu until crispy in oven, make the sauce in a bowl, stir fry the veggies, then add the sauce and roasted cashews.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Protein, Sides

Cuisine Asian

Servings 4 servings

Calories 330 kcal

Ingredients

  

For Stir-Fry Sauce:

• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tbsp garlic clove minced
• 4 tbsp water

For Cashew Tofu Stir-Fry:

• 1 14-ounce package extra-firm tofu
• 3 tbsp olive oil divided
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup broccoli cut into bite-sized florets
• 1/2 cup yellow bell peppers cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1 small red onion cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1 cup roasted cashews
• toppings: green onions, toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

 

• Press the block of tofu between paper towels, weight it down, then let it drain for 30 minutes.
• Slice the tofu into bite-sized pieces and coat with olive oil, cornstarch, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Bake at 400 F for 30 mins ( check my blog post on baked tofu for detailed recipe)
• Whisk all of the ingredients under stir-fry sauce in a bowl until combined.
• Add oil to the pan and saute the veggies until crisp-tender.
• Add the cashews, stir-fry sauce and baked tofu to the pan, and toss to combine. Cook for 2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and evenly coated the tofu and veggies.
• Serve warm over noodles or rice and enjoy!

Notes

1. This cashew tofu tastes best when served immediately. The tofu loses it’s crispiness as it cools down
2. Don’t over cook the veggies as it becomes soggy in stir-fry.
3. You can double the sauce recipe and make this stir-fry extra saucy.
4. For a spicier option, add more of the hot sauce (like sriracha)or pepper or red chili flake
5. You can use gluten-free tamari in place of soy sauce for gluten-free option.

Keyword Cashew Tofu, Tofu Stir-Fry

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