Ingredients
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Step-by-step preparation
1Prep the ingredientsPress and cube the tofu. Slice the red bell pepper, julienne the carrot, and trim the snap peas. Cut the broccoli into florets. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
Step 1
Press and cube the tofu.
Step 2
Slice the red bell pepper, julienne the carrot, and trim the snap peas.
Step 3
Cut the broccoli into florets.
Step 4
Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
2Start the wokIn a wok, heat sesame oil and quickly sauté garlic and ginger. Add the tofu and stir-fry until lightly golden.
Step 1
In a wok, heat sesame oil and quickly sauté garlic and ginger.
Step 2
Add the tofu and stir-fry until lightly golden.
3Stir-fry the vegetablesAdd all the vegetables and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until just tender. Drizzle with soy sauce and toss well.
Step 1
Add all the vegetables and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until just tender.
Step 2
Drizzle with soy sauce and toss well.
4Finish and serveServe immediately.
Step 1
Serve immediately.
Kitchen tip
Press the tofu well before cooking and keep the wok or pan hot so the tofu can brown while the vegetables stay crisp. Add the soy sauce near the end to avoid excess moisture and keep the stir-fry glossy instead of watery.
FAQ
Can I make vegetable tofu stir-fry ahead of time?
Yes. It works well for meal prep and keeps nicely for 3 days in the fridge. Reheat it quickly in a hot pan so the vegetables stay closer to crisp-tender.
How do I keep tofu crispy in a stir-fry?
Press out as much water as possible, use high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan. Cooking the tofu before adding the vegetables also helps it keep a better texture.
Can I swap the vegetables in this tofu stir-fry?
Absolutely. Broccoli, bell pepper, carrots and snap peas are great, but mushrooms, bok choy, cabbage or green beans also work well.
Is tofu stir-fry a healthy meal?
Yes. It offers plant protein, plenty of vegetables and a lighter cooking method, making it a balanced choice for lunch or dinner.
What can I serve with vegetable tofu stir-fry?
Serve it with rice, noodles, quinoa or cauliflower rice. A sprinkle of sesame seeds or a squeeze of lime also works well.
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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The rings show the share of the reference daily intake per serving, based on a 2,000 kcal diet.
