Veggie Tofu Stir-Fry With Sesame Seeds Over Brown Rice

Tofu is a versatile ingredient that originated in China over 2,000 years ago. It is made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the curds into blocks. Tofu is a great source of plant-based protein and is widely used in vegetarian and vegan cooking.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Veggie Tofu Stir-Fry With Sesame Seeds Over Brown Rice

Cooking Method: Stir-frying Cuisine: Asian, Fusion Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 ounce Tofu
• 2 cup Broccoli
• 1 cup Carrots
• 1 cup Bell peppers
• 1 cup Snow peas
• 1 cup Mushrooms
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 cup Brown rice
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Cook brown rice according to package instructions.
2. Press tofu to remove excess water, then cut into cubes.
3. In a large pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
4. Add tofu and stir-fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
5. Add garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute.
6. Add broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, snow peas, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and rice vinegar.
8. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and tofu, and stir to coat.
9. Cook for another 2 minutes, until everything is heated through.
10. Serve the stir-fry over cooked brown rice, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.