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Jump to Recipe PrintThis Miso Mapo Tofu Recipe Is:
- Bright
- Fresh
- Flavorful
- Loaded with Vegetables
- Versatile
- Vegan, Vegetarian, and SO Good!
Frozen Bell Pepper Recipes
I used a few frozen veggies for this recipe instead of fresh produce – like bell peppers, ginger, and mushrooms (yes, you can freeze mushrooms!). Frozen produce is a great option for finding fresh and flavorful vegetables in the off season. By using freezer ingredients, I can stock up when they are on sale, and use them in all kinds of great dishes. It saves me a trip to the store, and I can add amazing veggies right into the recipe.
Frozen vegetables are often picked at peak ripeness, so they are a much better option than canned. Check out all my recipes that use Freezer Ingredients on The Herbeevore – great for those nights when you want dinner ready fast! And check out my Top 125 Plant-Based Pantry Staples for long-lasting staples that I always keep on hand.
What’s In this Mapo Tofu with Miso Paste?
- Peanut Oil: or other light high-oleic oil for cooking over high heat, this peanut oil is perfect for quick frying foods at a high temperature… and won’t break down or over heat like other heavier oils will.
- Onion
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Bell Pepper, Mushrooms
- Reduced Sodium Vegetable Stock or Bouillon: I love this low sodium vegetable base for my recipes because it has a great flavor and is lower in sodium. I only develop my recipes with low sodium ingredients so the ingredients shine. You can always add salt to a recipe if it needs it, but it’s almost impossible to take it out! By starting with a low sodium broth or bouillon, you can build bright vibrant flavors and add more salt later if needed.
- Shelf Stable Tofu – I have been LOVING these shelf-stable tofu packs.
- Tamari: tamari is a gluten-free version of soy sauce. Tamari has a bright salty flavor, and adds a really nice depth of umami to this dish. If I am cooking for a crowd, I always use this tamari in my recipes just in case anyone at the table has a gluten allergy, so everyone can enjoy this meal.
- Light Sweet Miso Paste – I love this light and sweet miso paste, I keep a few packs in my pantry for recipes when I want to add a little umami flavor in a pinch. Miso is a paste made from lightly fermented soy beans, and is a classic in soups and Asian dishes. I use this light sweet miso paste, and it adds the perfect amount of flavor to this soup! It also lasts forever in your fridge or pantry, so I always keep a few around!
- Agave Syrup: I really like using this raw organic agave syrup because it’s a natural and sustainable sweetener, plus it is inexpensive online so I always keep a few of these bottles in my pantry.
- Sriracha – for a little heat! We go through this sriracha, its great on soups, curries, and noodle bowls like these curry noodles.
One of The Best Tofu Recipes You’ll Make Again & Again
Whether you’re new to cooking tofu or are a seasoned pro, this miso tofu is a fantastic tofu recipe to add to your monthly menu. Tofu is made from pressed soybeans, and is high in protein and is anti-inflammatory.
I have dozens of tofu recipes here on The Herbeevore, it’s one of my favorite ingredients to cook with! I love enjoying crispy baked tofu in the oven, blending it into a flavorful sauce for vegetables, or scrambling it up for breakfast.
Is This Authentic Mapo Tofu?
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Miso Tofu
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 sweet onion sliced
- 1 inch knob ginger grated
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup bell pepper sliced
- 2 cups mushrooms sliced
- 2 cups Vegetable Stock
- 1 12 ounce package tofu crumbled
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce if not GF
- 1 tablespoon Light Sweet Miso Paste
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha optional for heat
Instructions
- In a pot, heat the peanut oil over medium heat. Add the onion, ginger, and garlic and saute for 4 to 5 minutes until the veggies begin to soften.
- Add the remaining ingredients and cook on low heat for 20 minutes until the peppers are cooked through
- Serve over rice and enjoy!
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