TOFU STIR FRY Recipe in 20 minutes With Mushrooms and Vegetables | Dinner or Lunch

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

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

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is gluten-free, while flour is often less expensive.

Start by making the sauce: combine 2 tablespoons of sriracha, 2 tablespoons of dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon of roasted sesame seed oil, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar in a bowl and whisk to combine.

Set the sauce aside while preparing the vegetables.

Cut half of a red bell pepper and half of a green bell pepper into large pieces, removing the inner white part called the pith.

Chop baby Bella and shiitake mushrooms: wipe them with a damp towel, chop off the woody end, and cut into quarters and thin strips, respectively.

Remove the leaves from the broccolini and slice the stems at a bias.

Julienne the carrots by creating a flat surface, slicing thin layers, and then cutting those layers into matchsticks.

Cut the onion into large pieces, halving and then quartering it to separate the layers.

Cut the five spice flavored tofu into bite-sized pieces about an inch wide.

Heat a wok over medium heat and add about 1 tablespoon of oil.

Add the tofu to the wok and sauté until lightly golden brown, adding salt to taste.

Remove the tofu and add more oil to the wok, then add the mushrooms and sauté until lightly golden, stirring to cook evenly.

Push the mushrooms to the side of the wok and add the onions to the middle, allowing them to char slightly before combining with the mushrooms.

Add the carrots and cook for a minute, stirring frequently to enhance flavors while maintaining texture.

Add the broccolini to the wok and stir to combine with the other vegetables.

Pour in the prepared sauce and stir continuously to coat the vegetables and tofu, allowing the sauce to reduce without sogginess.

Once the sauce thickens, turn off the heat and serve the stir fry.

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