Vegetable Kung Pao with Broccoli and Peanuts Recipe

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Vegetable Kung Pao with Broccoli and Peanuts
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Directions:

  1. Wrap the tofu slabs in paper towels and place a heavy weight, such as a skillet, on top; let stand for 30 minutes to press out the excess water.
  2. Cut the tofu into slices 1/2-inch thick and 2 1/2-inches long and place them in a bowl.
  3. Cut away the broccoli florets and separate into bite-size pieces; cut the stalks on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces.
  4. Heat a large pot of water to boiling, add the broccoli and boil for 3 minutes; drain, refresh under cold water and drain again.
  5. Heat a heavy skillet and add 2 1/2 T of the oil Arrange some of the tofu slices in the pan and sear over high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown Remove with a spatula and drain in a colander Reheat the pan and add 2 more T of oil Continue frying the rest of the slices, removing and draining as they are cooked.
  6. Reheat the skillet, or a wok, add the remaining T of oil, heat until hot, and add the seasonings, stir-fry briefly, about 15 seconds, then add the scallion greens and water chestnuts, and stir-fry over high heat about 1 1/2- minutes.
  7. Add the premixed sauce and cook, stirring continuously to prevent lumps, until it thickens.
  8. Add the broccoli, fried tofu and peanuts.
  9. Toss lightly to coat and heat through.
  10. Serve with steamed rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 494.05 Kcal (2068 kJ)
Calories from fat 314.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.99g 54%
Sodium 358.01mg 15%
Potassium 742.53mg 16%
Total Carbs 29.58g 10%
Sugars 6.97g 28%
Dietary Fiber 7.35g 29%
Protein 20.07g 40%
Vitamin C 76.6mg 128%
Iron 4.5mg 25%
Calcium 276.6mg 28%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 132.28 Kcal (554 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.37g 54%
Sodium 95.86mg 15%
Potassium 198.81mg 16%
Total Carbs 7.92g 10%
Sugars 1.87g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1.97g 29%
Protein 5.37g 40%
Vitamin C 20.5mg 128%
Iron 1.2mg 25%
Calcium 74.1mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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