Description
A quick and healthy vegetable tofu stir-fry packed with protein and fresh veggies. Perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add tofu cubes and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and ginger. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper, carrot, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Return tofu to the pan. Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to coat evenly.
- If using cornstarch, mix it with 2 tbsp water and add to the pan. Cook for 1 more minute until slightly thickened.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Press tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess water.
- Substitute any vegetables you prefer, like snap peas or mushrooms.
- For extra spice, add red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegetable tofu stir-fry, healthy stir-fry, tofu recipe