Tofu Stir Fry Recipe
Tofu stir fry recipe with red peppers and green beans.
Servings: 6
Calories: 253kcal
Ingredients
- 1 14oz firm tofu
- 1 TBS corn starch
- 2 TBS cooking oil
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup carrots
- 3 cups cooked rice
- salt and pepper
Sweet and Spicy Sauce
- 3 TBS soy sauce
- 1 TBS honey
- 1 tsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp. fresh grated ginger
- 1 tsp. corn starch
- 2 TBS water
Instructions
- Wrap and press tofu in paper towel to remove excess water.
- Cut tofu into bite-sized cubes and toss with 1 TBS cornstarch to create a light coating. This helps creative a crispy texture while cooking. Season tofu with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 TBS cooking oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add tofu and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more cooking oil. Toss in cut green beans, diced red peppers, and chopped carrots. Sauté 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender but crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir in corn starch and water to thicken the sauce.
- Lower heat to medium. Add tofu back to skillet with vegetables. Pour the sauce over the mixture and stir to coat evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken and favors to combine.
- Spoon the stir fry over bowls of warm rice and garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions. Enjoy!
Notes
*Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary based on brands of ingredients used and cooking methods.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 524mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4312IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg