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Crispy tofu stir fry features colorful veggies on top of rice in a bowl.
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Teriyaki Tofu Stir Fry

This tofu stir fry is served over rice and tastes better than takeout! Make this dish on the weekends and serve throughout the week along with some steamed broccoli!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 331kcal
Author Marly McMillen

Equipment

Ingredients

Fried Tofu

  • 1 15-ounce tub extra firm tofu
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (substitute sesame oil)

Stir Fry

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 2 cups green beans
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup baby corn
  • 2 cups broccoli (cut into small florets)
  • ½ cup water chestnuts

Teriyaki Sauce

  • ¼ cup vegan honey (substitute agave nectar or maple syrup)
  • ¼ cup tamari (or soy sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon dried ginger
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

For Serving

Instructions

For the Fried Tofu:

  • Remove the tofu from its package and press for up to 30 minutes to several hours (tofu that is pressed longer will be firmer). Feel free to do this step the day before and store the tofu as its pressing in the fridge overnight.
    A hand holds a knife and is cutting tofu. It's sitting next to a tofu presser gadget.
  • When you're ready to begin cooking, cut the tofu into cubes and toss cubes in cornstarch.
    A hand holds a measuring spoon of cornstarch, sprinkling it over tofu cubes in a bowl.
  • Add oil to a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until shimmering. Add tofu cubes, allowing each one to sit for several minutes until browned on one side. Use tongs to turn the tofu pieces, cooking on all sides until browned.
    A hand holds tongs, reaching them into a skillet full of tofu cubes.
  • Transfer tofu pieces to a plate lined with paper towels.

For the Stir Fry:

  • Add additional oil to the skillet. Then add the vegetables, stirring and sauteing for several minutes until the vegetables are fork tender.
  • Once the vegetables are ready, return the tofu to the skillet.
    Looking down on a skillet full of veggies, such as green beans, broccoli, carrots, and more.

For the Teriyaki Sauce:

  • Stir together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Pour the sauce over the ingredients in the skillet and cook until the sauce has thickened, around 3 to 5 minutes.
    A hand holds a bowl of sauce, pouring it into a skillet full of veggies and tofu.
  • To serve, distribute cooked rice in bowls and top with tofu stir-fry. Top each serving with sesame seeds.

Notes

Nutritional estimates does not include serving ingredients, such as brown rice or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 979mg | Potassium: 875mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 7494IU | Vitamin C: 163mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3mg