Description
Mushroom Tofu Stir Fry becomes your weeknight dinner hero, packed with protein and bold Asian-inspired flavors that come together faster than ordering takeout. Grab your wok and let delicious, tender ingredients dance into a quick meal that satisfies your hunger and craving for something seriously tasty.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 cup firm tofu
- 8 ounces mushrooms
Vegetables:
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 2 green onions
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Place 1 cup cubed tofu in a bowl and coat thoroughly with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Allow the tofu to absorb flavors for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Warm 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Carefully transfer marinated tofu cubes into the hot pan.
- Cook tofu for 5-7 minutes, rotating pieces to achieve golden-brown edges on all surfaces. Transfer crispy tofu to a separate plate.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the same skillet. Introduce 8 ounces sliced mushrooms and 1 sliced bell pepper.
- Stir-fry mushrooms and peppers for 3-4 minutes until they soften and start releasing moisture.
- Mix 1 cup broccoli florets, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger into the skillet.
- Continue stir-frying for another 3-4 minutes until broccoli turns bright green and maintains a crisp texture.
- Return golden tofu cubes to the skillet and drizzle 1 tablespoon sesame oil over the mixture.
- Gently toss all ingredients together, seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Heat everything together for 1-2 minutes, ensuring all components are evenly warmed.
- Transfer the stir-fry onto prepared rice or noodles and sprinkle 2 chopped green onions on top.
Notes
- Cornstarch helps create a crispy exterior on the tofu, so make sure to coat each piece evenly for the best texture.
- When stir-frying vegetables, keep them moving constantly to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and use gluten-free cornstarch.
- This dish works great with different protein alternatives like tempeh or seitan if tofu isn’t your favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-17 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg