Quick & Easy Tofu Stir Fry: Deliciously Simple 20-Minute Meal

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is higher in protein, while seitan is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola oil is more affordable.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a natural thickener, while potato starch is often cheaper.

Prepare the ingredients: cut tofu into cubes, slice young corn, red chili or bell pepper, and carrot, and measure out broccoli florets and edamame.

Make the sauce by combining water, light soy sauce, oyster sauce (or vegetarian mushroom sauce), sesame oil, sugar, grated garlic, grated ginger, and white pepper in a bowl.

In a pan, heat oil and add the tofu cubes, cooking until golden brown.

Add the prepared vegetables (young corn, red chili or bell pepper, carrot, broccoli, and edamame) to the pan and stir-fry until tender.

Pour the sauce over the stir-fry and mix well.

Thicken the sauce using the cornstarch slurry, stirring until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.

Garnish with white sesame seeds before serving.

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