Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tofu or Tempeh

Name: Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tofu or Tempeh
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 cups broccoli; 1 cup bell peppers; 8 oz firm tofu; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil

Quick-cooked vegetables and protein of choice, tossed in a savory soy-ginger sauce that’s ready in 15 minutes.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

2 cups broccoli
1 cup bell peppers
8 oz firm tofu
1 tbsp fresh ginger
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

Step 1: Cut 8 oz firm tofu into 1/2-inch cubes. Pat dry with paper towels, then toss with 1 tsp sesame oil and 1/4 tsp salt.
Step 2: Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a wok over high heat. Add tofu cubes in a single layer and sear for 3 minutes per side until golden, then remove and set aside.
Step 3: Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger to the wok, stir for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup sliced bell peppers, stir-frying for 4 minutes until crisp-tender.
Step 4: Return tofu to the wok. Add 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1/4 cup water, tossing for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats vegetables.