Tofu & Veggie Stir Fry

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Tofu & Veggie Stir Fry

Course: Dinner
Keyword: dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian
Calorie: 300-400, Under 350
Protein: 10-20g
Fiber: 5-10g
Servings: 4
Calories: 342kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Brown Rice (uncooked)
  • 1 1/16 lbs Tofu (extra firm, drained and cubed)
  • 1/4 cup Tamari (divided)
  • 2 tbsps Rice Vinegar (divided)
  • 5 cups Bok Choy (baby, halved)
  • 3 Carrot (sliced)
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup Water (plus more for frying)
  • 1 tsp Molasses
  • 2 Garlic (cloves, minced)
  • 1 tsp Ginger (fresh, minced)
  • 1 1/2 tsps Tapioca Flour
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  • Cook the brown rice according to package directions.
  • In a container add the tofu along with half the tamari and half the rice vinegar. Let it marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu along with the marinade and fry for 7 to 9 minutes, until crispy and cooked through. Remove the tofu and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the bok choy along with some water to steam it. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, remove and set aside. Add the carrots and bell pepper to the skillet. Add more water as needed to allow the veggies to steam. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • In a blender add the water, the remaining tamari, the remaining rice vinegar, molasses, garlic, ginger and tapioca. Blend until smooth.
  • Add the bok choy and tofu back to the skillet with the other veggies and pour the sauce over top. Cook for 1 minute more, then remove from heat. Divide the rice onto plates, top with the stir fry and sesame seeds, if using, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Leftovers

    Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.
  • No Rice Vinegar

    Use lime juice instead.
  • No Blackstrap Molasses

    Use maple syrup instead.
  • Additional Toppings

    Add more veggies such as mushrooms, broccoli, or cauliflower.
  • No Tapioca Flour

    Use arrowroot or cornstarch instead.
  • No Brown Rice

    Serve over cauliflower rice or rice noodles instead.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1104mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 12484IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 492mg | Iron: 5mg

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