By Milou Mbalo
Tofu Stir Fry
6 steps
Prep:15minCook:15min
This juicy stir fry is a perfect asian style meal to enjoy with rice/ rice noodles or whatever floats your boat. Packed with a variety of nutrients, minerals and protein, this vegan meal delivers fun in the kitchen and love in the belly.
Updated at: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:14:23 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
51
Low
Glycemic Load
24
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories317.7 kcal (16%)
Total Fat10.9 g (16%)
Carbs46.5 g (18%)
Sugars7.1 g (8%)
Protein9.1 g (18%)
Sodium351.1 mg (18%)
Fiber3.4 g (12%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
For the base
For the stirfry
For the sauce
Instructions
Step 1
Bring 2 cups of water to boiling in a pot and add the rice once the water is cooking.
Pot
whole grain rice1 cup
Step 2
Chop the carrots, pepper and onions into teeny tiny pieces.
Step 3
a) if you are using minced tofu, add half a cup of water to a pan, and cook the minced tofu and carrots until the water is soaked up. Then add the pepper and onions and sauté for about 10 minutes until the vegetables have your desired texture.
Pan
Firm Tofu½ cup
carrot1
green pepper1
red onion1
Step 4
b) if you are using a tofu block, first sauté the carrots in 2 table spoons of water in a pan, while mincing the block with a fork. Once the carrots are semi-soft remove the water, add about one teaspoon of oil and fry the tofu. Add the pepper and onions and sauté until the vegetables have your desired texture.
Pan
carrot1
green pepper1
red onion1
Firm Tofu½ cup
Step 5
Add the sesame or alternative oil, soy sauce, honey, sesame seeds, chilli powder, pepper and pinch of paprika to a bowl and stir well.
paprika
pepper
chilli powder
sesame seeds1 table spoon
honey1 table spoon
sesame oil2 Table spoons
low sodium Soy Sauce3 Table spoons
Step 6
Add to the pan together with the coriander and leave for 2-3 minutes before serving with the rice.
coriander
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