Quick Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tofu

Name: Quick Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 8 ounces pressed and cubed firm tofu; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 cup julienned carrots; 1.5 cups broccoli florets; 1 cup sliced bell peppers; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Crisp-tender vegetables and silken tofu stir-fried in a savory-sweet sauce, ready in 15 minutes.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Quick Meals

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

8 ounces pressed and cubed firm tofu
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 cup julienned carrots
1.5 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced bell peppers
2 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

Step 1: Whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking.
Step 2: Add 8 ounces pressed and cubed firm tofu. Sear for 2 minutes per side until golden. Remove tofu and set aside. Add 1 cup julienned carrots, 1.5 cups broccoli florets, and 1 cup sliced bell peppers to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon grated ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Return tofu to the skillet, pour in the soy sauce mixture, and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats all ingredients.