Speedy Thai Basil Tofu Stir-Fry

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A vibrant, protein-packed stir-fry with crispy tofu, crisp vegetables, and a zesty Thai-inspired sauce, ready in 35 minutes. This Asian recipe (vegetarian, gluten-free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs firm tofu, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 minced Thai chili until sugar dissolves.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 14 oz cubed tofu and stir-fry for 5 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup julienned carrots to the skillet, and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender and bright green.
  4. Step 4: Pour the sauce mixture over the tofu and vegetables, stirring constantly until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly, about 2 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves and cook for 1 more minute until basil is wilted but still vibrant green.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately over steamed rice.

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