Simple Sesame Tofu Stir-Fry

Green Girl Goodies, May 2014

With summer quickly approaching, it is time to not only lighten up my meals but also simplify the preparations so I can spend more time enjoying the Seattle sun!  Stir-fry dishes are a favorite of mine because they are quick, easy and healthy.  There is also an endless amount of ingredient combinations to make each stir-fry unique and different so you never get bored.

Enjoy your stir-fry over rice, noodles or in a larger quantity all by itself.  For this particular stir fry, I made a thick seasoning paste to add to my tofu and vegetables.  Happy eating!

Yield 2 – 4 Servings (depending on if served with our without a starch)

1 Block Medium Firm Tofu, cut into cubes

1 ¼ c Broccoli florets

1 c Bok Choy, chopped into 1” strips

1 c Red Pepper, medium dice

1 c Yellow Onion, medium dice

½ c Celery, medium dice

2 tb Garlic, thinly sliced

2 tb Canola or Vegetable Oil

For the Sauce:

¼ c + 2 tb Soy Sauce

¼ c Brown Sugar

1 tb + 1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tb + 1 tsp Onion Powder

1 tb + 1 tsp Roasted or Toasted Sesame Seeds

-          Start by combining all sauce ingredients and stir well to combine.

-          Next, heat a large sauté pan over medium high heat.  Once hot, add the oil, heat the oil briefly then add the tofu.  Let the tofu sizzle undisturbed for 2 – 3 minutes to brown evenly then flip the cubes.

-          Let the tofu sizzle for another minute then add the vegetables.

-          Stir the vegetables and let them cook for 2 – 3 minutes.  Then add the sauce paste.

-          Stir well to coat the vegetables and tofu and cook for another 2 – 3 minutes to heat the sauce.  Turn off the heat and eat immediately alone or over the starch of your choice.

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