Recipe of the Week - Tofu Stir Fry with Vegetables in a Soy Bean Sesame Sauce

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This quick and easy Sesame Soy Tofu Stir Fry is loaded with fresh and colorful vegetables and plant-based protein.

INGREDIENTS

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, or gluten-free soy sauce

  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth

  • 1 tablespoon honey, or brown sugar for vegan

Stir Fry

  • 16 ounces super firm tofu, drained, pressed

  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce, or gluten-free soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder

  • 1 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grapeseed or canola

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 inch

  • 1 small bunch of broccolini, chopped 1-inch

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger

  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a small bowl combine soy sauce, vegetable broth and honey. Set aside.

  • Once the tofu has drained, slice in half then into 1/2 inch cubes and place into a large bowl and season with 1 tablespoon soy sauce.

  • Sprinkle cornstarch on top and gently toss with your hands to ensure all tofu pieces are covered.

  • In a large nonstick skillet or wok, add 1 tablespoon oil and heat to medium-high.

  • Add the tofu and let it get crispy without touching it or flipping for 3-4 minutes, then repeat on all sides.

  • Remove tofu and set aside.

  • To the skillet at medium heat, add sesame oil, red peppers, broccolini and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

  • Add the garlic and ginger and cook 30 to 60 seconds.

  • Add the tofu and sauce, toss and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until sauce is slightly thickened and the tofu is heated through.

  • Top with sesame seeds.

NOTES

Variations:

  • You can use any vegetables you like. I used broccolini and bell pepper, but broccoli, carrots, or snap peas would also work.

  • Make the stir fry vegan by swapping the honey for maple or brown sugar.

  • Make a spicy tofu stir fry by adding sriracha to the sauce.

  • Serve the stir fry by itself or with rice or soba noodles, or if you want to keep it low-carb, use cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1 Cup

  • Calories: 294

  • Carbohydrates: 21.5g

  • Protein: 18.5g

  • Fat: 16g

  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g

  • Sodium: 868.5mg

  • Fiber: 6.5g

  • Sugar: 6.5g