Easy Tofu Stir Fry

Easy Tofu Stir Fry

from simpleveganblog.com
20 min
4 servings

This easy tofu stir fry is so tasty, high in protein, and ready in just 20 minutes. Serve it over noodles or rice for a perfect quick dinner.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup vegetable stock or water
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons oil (I used canola oil, divided)
  • 14 ounces firm tofu (drained and cubed)
  • 2 cups broccoli (chopped)
  • 2 cups red bell pepper (julienned)
  • 2 medium carrots (peeled and julienned)
  • 1 onion (julienned, I used yellow onion)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root (peeled and minced)

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix all the sauce ingredients in a small container until well combined. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a wok, a frying pan, or a skillet and when is hot, add the tofu cubes and cook over medium-high heat until all the sides are golden brown. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and when it's hot, add the veggies and sautée over high heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

  4. 4

    Add the tofu and the sauce to the pan, stir and cook for 1-2 more minutes or until the sauce thickens, stirring frequently.

  5. 5

    Try and add some salt if needed. Serve immediately over noodles or rice, or just by itself.