Description
Make this vibrant Sesame Ginger Tofu Stir-Fry for a quick, flavorful vegan dinner. It brings together crispy tofu and fresh vegetables coated in a wonderful savory sauce. You can make this delicious meal on your busiest nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (slurry)
- Cooked brown rice or noodles, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Toss the cubed tofu with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the tofu and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove tofu and set aside.
- Add broccoli and bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until slightly tender-crisp.
- Add carrot, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and maple syrup.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry and add it to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the cooked tofu to the skillet. Toss gently to coat everything in the sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil.
- Serve immediately over cooked brown rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Pressing the tofu removes excess water, helping it get crispy faster.
- Adjust the maple syrup to control the sweetness level of your sauce.
- This dish reheats well; store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without rice/noodles)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg