How to Make Vegetable and Tofu Stir-fry - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a simple and healthy dish that's packed with flavor, look no further than this Vegetable and Tofu Stir-fry. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or for impressing guests at a dinner party. The combination of fresh vegetables and tofu creates a delightful medley of textures and tastes that will leave you wanting more. Not to mention, the vibrant colors of the vegetables make this dish visually appealing as well.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ medium onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) package tofu, drained and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup baby corn, drained and cut into pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
  • 1 carrot, peeled and sliced
  • 1 small head bok choy, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 ¼ cups bean sprouts
  • 1 cup bamboo shoots, drained and chopped
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced diagonally

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil for 1 minute. Stir in ginger and garlic; cook for 30 seconds. Stir in tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
  • Add corn, bell pepper, and carrot; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in bok choy, mushrooms, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, and crushed red pepper. Cook until heated through, then remove from heat.
  • Make sauce: Combine 1/2 cup water, vinegar, honey, and soy sauce in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Stir together 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch in a small bowl; pour into vinegar mixture. Simmer until sauce thickens.
  • Pour sauce over tofu-vegetable mixture. Garnish with green onions.
  • Nutrition

    215 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 507mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 449mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 585mg