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Quick Tofu Stir Fry with Rice Recipe

A quick and vibrant vegan stir fry with crispy tofu, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful soy-ginger sauce served over fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry:
  • Firm tofu – 400 g cubed and patted dry
  • Soy sauce – 3 tbsp
  • Sesame oil – 1 tbsp
  • Garlic – 3 cloves minced
  • Ginger – 1 tbsp grated
  • Red bell pepper – 1 cup sliced
  • Broccoli florets – 1 cup
  • Carrots – ½ cup julienned
  • Green onions – 2 tbsp chopped
  • Cornstarch – 1 tbsp for tofu coating
  • Olive oil – 2 tbsp
For the Sauce:
  • Soy sauce – 3 tbsp
  • Rice vinegar – 1 tbsp
  • Maple syrup – 1 tbsp
  • Cornstarch – 1 tsp
  • Water – ¼ cup
For Serving:
  • Cooked jasmine rice – 2 cups

Method
 

  1. Press tofu to remove extra moisture, then toss cubes in cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a wok over medium heat.
  3. Add tofu and cook until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same wok, add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
  5. Add bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender.
  6. Whisk sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
  7. Pour sauce into the wok and stir until it thickens.
  8. Return tofu to the pan and toss to coat evenly.
  9. Serve hot over cooked rice and sprinkle with green onions.
  10. Optional: add sesame seeds if you’re feeling fancy.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Total Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 17 g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Iron: 18%
  • Calcium: 12%
  • Vitamin C: 20%
  • Magnesium: 10%
  • Potassium: 14%

Additional Notes / Tips

  • Use extra-firm tofu for maximum crispiness — soggy tofu is not your friend.
  • Add chili flakes or sriracha if your soul needs spice.
  • Swap veggies based on mood — snow peas, mushrooms, or baby corn work beautifully.
  • Brown rice or quinoa makes a great high-fiber alternative.
  • Perfect with chopsticks… or a fork when you’re too hungry to pretend.