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Vegetable Stir Fry with Tofu

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 block tofu
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 large, sliced red bell pepper
  • 2 medium, sliced carrots
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon dissolved in 2 tablespoons water cornstarch
  • 2 cloves, minced garlic
  • 1 inch fresh, minced ginger

Instructions:

  1. 1. Press the tofu to remove excess water and cut it into small cubes.
  2. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and fry until golden brown on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. 3. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil. Add the garlic and ginger and fry for a minute until fragrant.
  4. 4. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots and stir fry for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Add the snow peas and stir fry for another minute.
  5. 5. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch mixture. Pour this sauce over the vegetables in the pan and stir well to coat.
  6. 6. Return the tofu to the pan and stir to combine with the vegetables and sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until everything is well heated and the sauce has thickened.
  7. 7. Serve hot, ideally with steamed rice.