Dinner for 2

Cashew Tofu Stir-Fry

Name: Cashew Tofu Stir-Fry
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 10 oz firm or extra firm tofu; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tsp oil; 1/3 cup cashews; 4 1/2 dried red chilies; 4 1/2 cloves garlic; 1/2 inch ginger; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 5/8 cup green bell pepper; 1/4 tsp black or white pepper; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 3 tbsp vegan hoisin sauce; 2 tsp rice wine vinegar; 1/4 tsp sugar; 1/4 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1/2 tsp cornstarch; green onion; pepper flakes

$22.25for 430 minServes 2

Crisp tofu, cashews, vegetables, and chilies cook in a savory soy and hoisin sauce for a quick stir-fry.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Tofu, 10 oz$0.17/oz typical	10 oz	$1.70Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 1.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	1.5 oz	$1.05Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.34Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.20Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.2 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.49Typical price
	Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.59Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.13

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSoy sauceAsian sauces and pastesSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Thai Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Budget Dinners

Typical price

$5.56 per serving$22.25 for 4

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Ingredients

10 oz firm or extra firm tofu
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp oil
1/3 cup cashews
4 1/2 dried red chilies
4 1/2 cloves garlic
1/2 inch ginger
1/2 cup chopped onion
5/8 cup green bell pepper
1/4 tsp black or white pepper
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp vegan hoisin sauce
2 tsp rice wine vinegar
1/4 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp cornstarch
green onion
pepper flakes

Steps

Press the tofu for 10 minutes, cut it into cubes, and toss it with black pepper and one tablespoon cornstarch.
Mix the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, remaining cornstarch, and one tablespoon water.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the tofu for 6 minutes, turning until browned.
Add the cashews and cook for 2 minutes, then transfer the tofu and cashews to a plate.
Stir-fry the chilies, garlic, ginger, onion, and bell pepper for 5 minutes.
Return the tofu and cashews, add the sauce, and cook for 3 minutes until thickened.
Stir in the green onion, pepper flakes, and remaining pepper.

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