Spring Vegetable Tofu Stir Fry (Printable)
A healthy blend of tofu and fresh spring vegetables cooked in a light, tasty sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Tofu
01 - 14 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
02 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
05 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
06 - 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
07 - 1 cup baby carrots, sliced diagonally
08 - 1 cup broccoli florets
09 - 2 spring onions, sliced
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
→ Sauce
12 - 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
13 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
14 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
15 - 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
16 - 2 tbsp water
17 - 1 tsp cornstarch
→ Garnish
18 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
19 - Fresh cilantro or basil leaves
# How To Make It:
01 - Toss tofu cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated on all sides.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp on all sides, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove tofu and set aside.
03 - Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Add garlic, ginger, and spring onions; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add carrots, broccoli, asparagus, bell pepper, and sugar snap peas. Stir fry for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, water, and cornstarch until smooth.
06 - Return tofu to the pan. Pour sauce over vegetables and tofu; toss to coat evenly. Stir fry for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
07 - Transfer to serving plates, garnish with sesame seeds and herbs, and serve hot.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup is literally five minutes
- The sauce hits that perfect salty sweet tangy balance that makes you want to lick your plate
02 -
- Hot wok cold oil is the real deal so let your pan get properly hot before adding ingredients
- Crowding the pan makes everything steam instead of fry so use your biggest pan or cook in batches
03 -
- Prep all ingredients before turning on the stove because stir fries move fast once they start cooking
- Cut vegetables into similar sizes so everything finishes cooking at the same time