Description
A quick and vibrant tofu stir fry packed with colorful vegetables and crispy tofu drizzled in a flavorful sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 recipe crispy pan-fried tofu
- 1/2 cup snow peas, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 of a medium brown onion, cubed
- 2 medium to large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 of a bell pepper, tricolor or a mix of red and yellow
- 1 pinch of salt
- 8 oz Shimeji mushrooms
- Black pepper to taste
- Scallions for serving
- Sesame seeds for serving
- Lime wedges for serving
- 3 tablespoons room temperature water
- 3 tablespoons low sodium gluten-free soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons white rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil, toasted
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the Tofu: Start by pressing the tofu to remove excess moisture. Pat it dry with a clean towel and cut it into cubes.
- Fry the Tofu: In a medium cast iron skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and fry until golden brown on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, toss in the cubed onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add Remaining Veggies: Stir in the broccoli florets, snow peas, bell pepper, and Shimeji mushrooms, along with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Sauté the veggies for about 3–4 minutes until they are lightly softened.
- Combine the Tofu and Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth. Add the crispy tofu back to the skillet and pour the sauce over everything, stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients, about 2–3 minutes.
- Finish the Dish: Drizzle freshly squeezed lime juice over the stir fry, then top with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with rice or noodles of your choice.
Notes
For extra crispy tofu, consider tossing the tofu cubes in cornstarch before frying. Adjust sauce ingredients to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg