5 from 15 votes
Tofu Garlic Stir-Fry
Tofu Garlic Stir-Fry is a vibrant vegetable and tofu dish featuring extra firm tofu seared until golden then cooked with a variety of crisp vegetables like baby corn, snow peas, carrots, zucchini, green beans, shiitake mushrooms, and broccoli. Fermented black beans and a soy-based sauce add a savory depth, while sesame oil and red pepper flakes contribute subtle heat and nutty aroma.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
357 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 pound tofu cubed into 1/2" chunks, extra firm
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup baby corn cut into 1/2" chunks
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 carrot thinly sliced
- 1 zucchini cut in half and sliced
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms halved
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 4 tablespoons fermented black beans rinsed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tablespoon rice wine
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Press the water out of the tofu with paper towels or clean kitchen towels then add to a large skillet on medium high heat with the vegetable oil.
- Cook on all sides until seared golden brown then add in the garlic, baby corn, snow peas, carrots, zucchini, green beans, mushrooms and broccoli and cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix together the sesame oil, black beans, soy sauce, rice wine, red pepper flakes and rice vinegar before adding it to the pan and stirring to combine then letting the sauce reduce as it cooks for 3-4 minutes.
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Notes
- Press tofu to remove excess liquid for better browning during searing.
- Rinse fermented black beans to reduce saltiness before adding to the sauce.
- Stir-fry vegetables until just tender to maintain texture and freshness.
- Use the times in the instructions to help time cooking steps accurately.
Nutrition Information
Calories
357kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Sodium
1243mg
(52%)
Potassium
808mg
(17%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3475IU
(70%)
Vitamin C
50.2mg
(56%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Sodium | 1243mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 808mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3475IU | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 50.2mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.