Tofu and Vegetables Fried Rice

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is a nut-free alternative, while peanut butter is more affordable.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers more protein, while seitan is often less expensive.

Press tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into cubes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add tofu cubes and cook until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.

Remove tofu from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add carrots and peas; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender.

Add cooked rice to the skillet; mix well with vegetables.

In a bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, lime juice, and sesame oil.

Pour the tahini mixture over the rice and stir to combine.

Return the tofu to the skillet; mix gently to coat with sauce.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.

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