Sautéed Ginger-Garlic Tofu Stir-Fry

A quick and savory stir-fry featuring crispy pan-fried tofu, broccoli, and carrots in a rich ginger-garlic sauce, served over fluffy brown rice.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 3
• Cuisine: Chinese
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $1.93/serving

Dietary

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Pescatarian
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber

Tags

• healthy
• quick
• sauté
• stir-fry

Ingredients

• 1 extra-firm tofu (14 ounce block, pressed and cubed)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cup broccoli florets
• 1 carrot (thinly sliced or julienned)
• 3 clove garry (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
• 2 cup water (for rice)
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Pat the cubed extra-firm tofu very dry with paper towels. Toss with 1 tablespoon cornstarch until evenly coated.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove tofu from the pan and set aside.
3. Add the broccoli florets and thinly sliced carrot to the same pan. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger; stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vegetable broth, maple syrup, and sesame oil.
5. Return the cooked tofu to the pan. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and tofu, tossing to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. While the stir-fry cooks, combine 1 cup uncooked brown rice with 2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
7. Serve the Sautéed Ginger-Garlic Tofu Stir-Fry immediately over the cooked brown rice, garnished with toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Ensure your tofu is pressed well to achieve maximum crispiness when pan-frying.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 485
• Protein: 24.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 65.5 g
• Fat: 15.3 g
• Fiber: 9.2 g
• Sodium: 1280 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
• Sugar: 10.5 g