Black Pepper Tofu
Crispy golden tofu cubes tossed with onions, bell peppers, and a bold black pepper sauce. Proof that meatless can be magnificent.
🕐 Prep 20m🔥 Cook 10m🍽️ Serves 4🌶️ Vegetarian● easy⚡ 320 kcal
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Ingredients
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1 lbFirm tofupressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 mediumOnionsliced
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2 mediumBell peppers (red + green)sliced
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3 clovesGarlicminced
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3 tbspSoy sauce
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1 tbspBrown sugar
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1½ tspFreshly ground black peppermust be fresh-ground
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2 tbspCornstarchfor coating tofu
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3 tbspVegetable oil
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2 stalksScallionssliced
Method
1
Press & Coat Tofu
Press tofu between paper towels under a heavy pan for 15 min. Cube. Toss gently with cornstarch until coated.
2
Fry Tofu
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tofu 3-4 min, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp on all sides. Remove.
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3
Cook Vegetables
Add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Add onion and bell peppers. Sauté 3 min. Add garlic, stir 30 seconds.
4
Combine
Return tofu. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper. Toss 1-2 min until coated.
5
Serve
Top with scallions. Serve with steamed rice.
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4.5 ★ from 143 cooks
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories320 kcal
Protein18g
Carbs22g
Fat18g
Sodium620mg
Fiber4g
💡 Pro Tips
💡 Press tofu for 15 min under a heavy pan to remove water — this is essential for crispiness.
💡 Freshly ground black pepper is the star ingredient — pre-ground doesn't have the same punch.
💡 For extra-crispy tofu, bake cornstarch-coated cubes at 400°F for 15 min before pan-frying.
🔬 Diet Adaptations
Gluten-FreeUse tamari.
KetoReplace sugar with monk fruit. Serve with cauliflower rice.
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