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Tofu Stir Fry with Vegetables
A quick and flavorful vegan stir-fry featuring crispy tofu and colorful vegetables, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 14 oz firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for pan-frying tofu and stir-frying)
Vegetables
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 0.5 cup sliced carrots
- 0.5 cup snap peas
- 0.5 cup sliced mushrooms
Aromatics & Sauces
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnishes & Extras
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Chili flakes optional Chili flakes
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the tofu until golden and crispy, then set aside.
- Stir-fry vegetables until tender-crisp.
- Mix soy sauce, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, honey, and water; add cornstarch if thickening.
- Add tofu back to the pan and pour sauce over; cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and chili flakes if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the tofu in soy sauce for 10 minutes before cooking.