Healthy Vegan Recipes: Stir-fried tofu with vegetables

Stir-fried tofu with vegetables recipe by PETAIndia.

Being the vegan substitute to meat, tofu is rich in protein and 17.9 grams of the nutrient for every 100 grams. Additionally, it has nutrients that can help in lowering bad cholesterol and can even keep cancer at bay.

Ingredients

1 cup vegetable broth
1 Tbsp soya sauce
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp vegetable oil
2 tsp Asian sesame oil
1 16-oz pkg firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch by 1/2-inch pieces
1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
1 red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 Tbsp minced, peeled fresh ginger
8 oz trimmed and thinly sliced mushrooms

Method

• Combine the broth, soya sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch and salt until well blended. Set aside.
• Heat the vegetable and sesame oils over medium-high heat in a non-stick 12-inch skillet. Add the tofu and cook, stirring frequently, for approximately 4 minutes, or until heated through and lightly browned. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• Add the carrot, red pepper, green onions, garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for approximately 3 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but crisp. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add the broth mixture and the tofu and stir-fry for approximately 3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and boils. (Read: Vegan diet: Yes it's possible to get protein without animal cruelty)

Makes 4 servings

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Also check out other healthy vegan recipes: Spicy sesame noodles, Curried chickpea pita pockets, Mung Dal Soup, Vegetarian chilli with mixed beans.

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