Spicy Pork and Vegetable Tofu Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Spicy Pork and Vegetable Tofu Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)

or to taste

¼ cup hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon ketchup

⅓ cup seasoned rice vinegar

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

4 cloves garlic

minced

1 tablespoon finely grated ginger

3 small zucchini

cubed

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 ¼ pounds ground pork

2 fresh cayenne peppers

seeded and minced

or to taste

¼ cup sliced green onions

white and light green parts only

1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu

cubed

1 sprig fresh cilantro

chopped

Maple-Brined Pork Loin

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Combine gochujang hoisin sauce ketchup rice vinegar soy sauce sesame oil garlic and ginger. Whisk sauce and set aside.

Step 2

Toss zucchini with salt in a large bowl. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes to draw out the liquid. Drain in a colander rinse and let zucchini continue to drain.

Step 3

Cook pork in a pan over high heat breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until browned about 5 minutes. Add cayenne peppers and green onions; cook and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the sauce; simmer until bubbling 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add tofu and the drained zucchini. Cook stirring often until zucchini is tender yet crisp to the bite about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in cilantro.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Pork and Vegetable Tofu Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 581.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 43.7g 88%

Carbohydrates: 30.1g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 4.4g 18%

Sugars: 14.8g

Fat: 33.2g 51%

Saturated Fat: 9.4g 47%

Cholesterol: 92.4mg 31%

Vitamin A Iu: 707.5IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.5mg 119%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 53%

Vitamin C: 51.3mg 86%

Folate: 75.5mcg 19%

Calcium: 734.9mg 74%

Iron: 4.9mg 28%

Magnesium: 112.1mg 40%

Potassium: 983.4mg 28%

Sodium: 2805.4mg 112%

Thiamin: 0.9mg 95%

Calories From Fat: 299

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.