Vegan Tofu Stir-Fry

A savory sesame-ginger sauce envelops a colorful assortment of vegetables and tofu in a flavorful vegan stir-fry. This dish is an excellent choice for a weeknight supper because it can be prepared in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 block of firm tofu, cubed
• 2 cups of broccoli florets
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cup of snap peas
• 1/2 cup of sliced mushrooms
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, minced
• 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked rice or noodles for serving

Instructions:

To make the sauce, combine the soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a small bowl

In a big skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat

Stir-fry the tofu cubes for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they start to brown slightly

Take out and place aside from the skillet

If necessary, add a little extra oil to the same skillet and saut the ginger and garlic until aromatic

To the skillet, add the snap peas, broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, and mushrooms

The vegetables should be crisp-tender after about 5 minutes of stir-frying

Place the tofu back in the skillet with the vegetables and cover with the sauce

Add more 2-3 minutes of stir-frying and stir-frying until the sauce thickens and coats everything

To taste, add salt and pepper for seasoning

Hot vegan tofu stir-fry should be served with cooked rice or noodles

Savor your delicious and quick vegan stir-fry