Description
Enjoy a vibrant Zucchini Stir Fry With Tofu (Vegan) that’s quick, healthy, and full of flavor! Perfect for meal prep—try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block firm or extra-firm tofu
- Avocado oil spray (or other cooking spray/oil)
- 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups zucchini, chopped into 1/2-inch half moons
- 3 cups carrots, peeled + chopped
- 1 large bell pepper, cored + chopped
- Salt + pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped green onion, chopped parsley, toasted sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger (or 1 tsp freshly grated)
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp cornstarch (or other thickening starch)
Instructions
- Drain the tofu, wrap it in paper towels, and press under a weight to remove excess moisture.
- Mix cornstarch with water in a small ramekin to create a slurry; combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Cut the pressed tofu into cubes.
- Heat cooking spray in a pan over medium-high heat; cook tofu cubes until golden on both sides, then set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant. Add zucchini, carrots, and bell pepper; stir-fry until tender.
- Return tofu to the pan, add sauce mixture, and toss everything together until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg