Vegetarian Sesame Ginger Tofu Stir-Fry Recipe

Looking for a quick, healthy, and flavorful weeknight dinner? This Vegetarian Sesame Ginger Tofu Stir-Fry is your answer! Packed with protein, vibrant vegetables, and a delicious homemade sauce, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s also incredibly versatile – feel free to swap out the veggies for your favorites or whatever you have on hand.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Quick and Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes!
• Healthy: Loaded with vegetables and plant-based protein.
• Flavorful: The sesame ginger sauce is simply irresistible.
• Versatile: Easily customizable with your favorite veggies.
• Vegetarian & Vegan: A delicious and satisfying plant-based meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 block (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu, pressed
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup sliced carrots
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for sauce)
• Sesame seeds, for garnish
• Chopped green onions, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Press the tofu to remove excess water. Cut into cubes and toss with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Add the bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots to the skillet and cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch.
6. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
7. Add the cooked tofu back to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
8. Serve immediately over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Tips and Variations:

• For extra crispy tofu, press it for at least 30 minutes.
• Add other vegetables like snap peas, mushrooms, or zucchini.
• Adjust the amount of maple syrup to your desired sweetness.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.

Enjoy this delicious and easy Vegetarian Sesame Ginger Tofu Stir-Fry! Don’t forget to leave a comment and rating below!

Ingredients:
extra-firm tofu, cornstarch, vegetable oil, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, broccoli florets, carrots, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, cornstarch, sesame seeds, green onions

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