High protein Recipe Tofu Stir Fry

High Protein Recipes

High protein Recipe Tofu Stir Fry

Description

Ingredients

Yield: 4servings | Serving Size: 1cup

This quick and easy Tofu Stir Fry is packed with plant-based protein, crisp colorful vegetables, and a simple 3-ingredient sauce for a flavorful weeknight dinner.

1/4cupreduced-sodium soy sauce, or gluten-free soy sauce

1/4cupreduced-sodium vegetable broth

1tablespoonhoney, or brown sugar for vegan

16ouncessuper firm tofu, drained, pressed

1tablespoonreduced-sodium soy sauce, or gluten-free soy sauce

2tablespoonscornstarch or arrowroot powder

1tablespoonsneutral oil, such as grapeseed or canola

1tablespoonsesame oil

1red bell pepper, diced 1/2 inch

1small bunch of broccolini, chopped 1-inch

4garlic cloves, minced

1tablespoongrated ginger

1tbspsesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

  • In a small bowl combine soy sauce, vegetable broth and honey. Set aside.

Once the tofu has drained, slice in half then into 1/2 inch cubes and place into a large bowl and season with 1 tablespoon soy sauce.

Sprinkle cornstarch on top and gently toss with your hands to ensure all tofu pieces are covered.

In a large nonstick skillet or wok, add 1 tablespoon oil and heat to medium-high.

  • Add the tofu and let it get crispy without touching it or flipping for 3-4 minutes, then repeat on all sides.

Remove tofu and set aside.

  • To the skillet at medium heat, add sesame oil, red peppers, broccolini and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and ginger and cook 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Add the tofu and sauce, toss and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until sauce is slightly thickened and the tofu is heated through.

Top with sesame seeds.

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