Meal Kit
Cashew Tofu
with broccoli and sweet chili-teriyaki sauce
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Cashews), Wheat, Soy
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Vegetarian
Chef
Nigel Palmer
“Cashew chicken” is a classic Chinese dish but, alas, you have to eat chicken to enjoy it. Not anymore! There's no reason in 2019 one can't taste the fine nutty sweet-and-spicy flavors, but in tofu form. Turns out, crispy tofu is just as good a vehicle for cashew needs. Who knew? Vegetarians knew. Why coat the tofu in cornstarch? For the crisp! The almost-100% starch content of cornstarch helps make the tofu both crispy and golden brown.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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12 oz. Extra Firm Tofu
- 6 oz. Broccoli Florets
- ¾ cup Jasmine Rice
- 2 oz. Sweet Chili Sauce
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2 oz. Teriyaki Glaze
- 2 Green Onions
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1 oz. Roasted Salted Cashews
- 3 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Ginger
- 2 Garlic Cloves
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories780
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Carbohydrates104g
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Net Carbs95g
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Fat30g
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Protein28g
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Sodium1420mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meat lovers! If using shrimp, pat dry and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Coat with cornstarch. Cook with 2 tsp. olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat until shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Cook the Rice
Bring a small pot with rice, 11/2 cups water, and a pinch of salt to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until rice is tender, 18-20 minutes.Remove from burner. Set aside covered.While rice cooks, prepare ingredients. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Line a plate with a paper towel. Cut tofu into 1" dice and place on towel-lined plate. Top with paper towels, then press gently but firmly to remove excess moisture. Set aside to press, 5 minutes.
While tofu presses, cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.Trim and cut white portions of green onions into 1" lengths. Thinly slice green portions. Keep white and green portions separate.Mince garlic.After five minutes, place pressed tofu and cornstarch in a mixing bowl and toss or gently combine until coated. -
3 Crisp the Tofu
Line another plate with a paper towel.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 4 tsp. olive oil. Add tofu to hot pan and stir occasionally until golden brown, 6-8 minutes.Don't rush cooking the tofu; it will need the complete cooking time for the correct crispness.Remove to towel-lined plate and season with a pinch of salt. Keep pan over medium-high heat. -
4 Cook the Vegetables
Add 2 tsp. olive oil, broccoli, and white portions of green onions to hot pan and stir occasionally, 2 minutes.
Add 1/4 cup water, garlic, and ginger. Stir occasionally until broccoli is tender and ginger is completely combined, 5-6 minutes.If water evaporates before broccoli is tender, add more water 2 Tbsp. at a time as needed.Stir in sweet chili sauce, teriyaki glaze, cashews, and tofu. Bring to a boil.Once boiling, remove from burner. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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