Dinner for 3

Miso Gochujang Peanut Tofu Stir-Fry

Name: Miso Gochujang Peanut Tofu Stir-Fry
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 tbsp korean gochujang; 1 tbsp sambal oelek or other asian chili sauce; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tsp yellow or white miso or used chickpea miso to keep it soy-free; 1 tbsp white or rice vinegar; 1/2 inch ginger; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup water; 2 tsp sesame oil; 14 oz firm or extra firm tofu; 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup thinly green bell pepper; 1/8 tsp salt; green onion for garnish (optional)

$7.26for 440 minServes 3

Crisp tofu and vegetables cook in a spicy peanut sauce flavored with miso, gochujang, ginger, and garlic.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Canned beans, 0.25 oz$0.09/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.02Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Tofu, 14 oz$0.17/oz typical	14 oz	$2.38Typical price
	Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.15Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.3 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.78Typical price
	Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.45

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Asian sauces and pastesSoy sauceHoney or maple syrupVinegar

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
3servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
$typical cost tier

Korean Vegetarian Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.82 per serving$7.26 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp korean gochujang
1 tbsp sambal oelek or other asian chili sauce
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp yellow or white miso or used chickpea miso to keep it soy-free
1 tbsp white or rice vinegar
1/2 inch ginger
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup water
2 tsp sesame oil
14 oz firm or extra firm tofu
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/2 cup thinly green bell pepper
1/8 tsp salt
green onion for garnish (optional)

Steps

Whisk the gochujang, chili sauce, soy sauce, peanut butter, maple syrup, miso, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and water in a bowl.
Cut the tofu into bite-size cubes and pat them dry.
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the tofu for 8 to 10 minutes, turning often.
Add the carrots and bell peppers, then stir-fry for 5 to 6 minutes until crisp-tender.
Pour in the sauce, add the salt, and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.

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