A tofu veggie stir fry made tasty with a simple technique that gives the tofu perfect texture and flavor. Serve over rice or on its own for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal.
➠6 tablespoons olive oil
➠8 ounces firm tofu, well-drained, cut into ¹/₂-inch cubes
➠2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
➠3 garlic cloves, minced
➠1 pound fresh mushrooms, stems trimmed, caps sliced
➠2 cups broccoli florets
➠2 red bell peppers, cut into strips
➠2 bunches green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
➠¹/₂ cup sake or dry white wine
➠¹/₄ cup soy sauce
➠1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat. Add tofu; stir gently until starting to brown around edges, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons oil, ginger, and garlic to skillet; stir 1 minute. Add mushrooms; stir-fry until tender and golden around edges, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli, bell peppers, and green onions; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Return tofu to skillet; stir to mix. Stir in sake, soy sauce, and sesame oil; simmer 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large bowl and serve over rice.
VEGGIES STIR-FRY WITH TOFU RECIPE
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INGREDIENTS
➠6 tablespoons olive oil
➠8 ounces firm tofu, well-drained, cut into ¹/₂-inch cubes
➠2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
➠3 garlic cloves, minced
➠1 pound fresh mushrooms, stems trimmed, caps sliced
➠2 cups broccoli florets
➠2 red bell peppers, cut into strips
➠2 bunches green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
➠¹/₂ cup sake or dry white wine
➠¹/₄ cup soy sauce
➠1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
PREPARATION
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat. Add tofu; stir gently until starting to brown around edges, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons oil, ginger, and garlic to skillet; stir 1 minute. Add mushrooms; stir-fry until tender and golden around edges, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli, bell peppers, and green onions; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Return tofu to skillet; stir to mix. Stir in sake, soy sauce, and sesame oil; simmer 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large bowl and serve over rice.