Crispy Tofu & Rainbow Vegetable Stir-Fry
This vibrant stir-fry transforms simple tofu into crispy golden cubes paired with colorful vegetables in a savory sauce. It's a quick, healthy weeknight dinner that's packed with plant-based protein and delivers restaurant-quality flavors in under 30 minutes. Perfect for using up leftover vegetables and satisfying enough to please even non-tofu lovers!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 185kcal
Ingredients
- 14 oz firm tofu pressed and cubed
- 2 cups mixed vegetables bell peppers, broccoli, carrots
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional
- 1 tablespoon honey optional
- 2 tablespoons vegetable broth optional
Instructions
- Press tofu in a tofu press, or between paper towels for 10-15 minutes to remove excess water, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add tofu cubes and stir-fry for 6-8 minutes until golden and crispy on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add mixed vegetables to the same pan and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return crispy tofu to the skillet with vegetables.
- Add soy sauce and any optional sauce ingredients, tossing everything together for 1-2 minutes until heated through and well coated.
Notes
Press tofu thoroughly for maximum crispiness - wrap in clean kitchen towels and place under a heavy plate for best results if you don't have a tofu press
Cut vegetables into similar-sized pieces for even cooking
Use a mix of colorful vegetables like red bell peppers, snow peas, purple cabbage, and orange carrots for visual appeal
For extra flavor, marinate cubed tofu in soy sauce for 15 minutes before cooking
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days - reheat in a skillet to restore crispiness
Substitute tamari for soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free
Add crushed red pepper flakes for heat or sprinkle with sesame seeds for extra crunch
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g