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Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu recipe is a Asian meal that takes 10 minutes to make. If you enjoy Asian for , you will like Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu!

Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu

Vegan Kung Pao
Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu

This is another recipe that I love but had to make lower fat (though of course I prefer the full fat original) by removing much of the peanuts. Traditionally Kung Pao does not have vegetables in it but I can't miss a chance to get my veggies in. This can be made with the soy chicken (SmartLife is the only one I like) or my preference, tofu.

How Long Does Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu Recipe Take To Prepare?

Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu takes 20 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu Recipe Take To Cook?

Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu takes 10 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu Recipe Make?

Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu makes 4 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu Recipe?

The ingredients for Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu are:

Marinade:
2 tsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. rice wine
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch

Sauce:
1 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. soy sauce
1 tsp sesame or peanut oil
1 Tbsp. water

1 block extra firm tofu OR 1 package soy chicken
3-6 garlic cloves
1 inch ginger
10 scallions
1 Tbsp peanut oil (or sesame if you don't have peanut)
atleast 10 dried chili peppers (don't skip these, they add so much to the flavor)
1/4 cup peanuts


How Do I Make Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu?

Here is how you make Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu:

Prepare marinade. Cube tofu if using. Add soy chicken or tofu to the marinade and let sit. Prepare sauce and set aside.Chop garlic, ginger and scallions.Heat 1 Tbsp peanut oil on high heat. Before it smokes add peanuts and dried chillies. Allow chillies to blister. The oil will become fragrant. When blistered, add broccoli and tofu or "chicken" along with it's marinade and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes.Add scallions, ginger and garlic to the pan and stir fry 2 minutes. Stir often so garlic doesn't burn.Pour sauce over pan and continue to cook until sauce thickens. This should only take a minute or two.Garnish with chopped scallions and peanuts if you wish. (Extra peanuts not included in nutritional info) I like to serve mine over rice noodles. It goes very well but adds about 200 calories per serving. Enjoy.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOMMYSWAMI.


What's The Nutritional Info For Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu?

The nutritional information for Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 334.3
  • Total Fat: 20.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 330.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.0 g
  • Protein: 19.3 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu?

Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu is Asian cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Vegan Kung Pao "Chicken" or Tofu is Vegan


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