Ginger and Sesame Tofu Stir Fry 

Prep Time: 10 minutes     
Cook Time: 20 minutes      
Total Time: 30 minutes

Sesame Ginger Tofu and Veggie Stir-Fry! Perfectly crisp tofu, broccoli and carrots in a sesame-ginger-garlic sauce. 

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Nutrition Information 
Serving Size: 1/4th stir-fry plus 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
Calories: 360, Sugar: 7 g, Sodium: 831 mg, Fat: 17 g, Carbohydrates: 39 g, Fiber: 5 g, Protein: 17 g
Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) extra-firm tofu, cubed
1 tablespoon cornstarch 
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil 
4 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrots 
2 cups cooked brown rice, for serving 

Sesame Ginger Sauce 
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced 
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup 
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free version 
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 

Instructions
  1. Press the tofu: you can use a tofu press or wrap the tofu in a kitchen towel or paper towels and place a heavy object on top. Let sit for 10 minutes while you prepare the sauce and chop the vegetables. 
  2. Cube the tofu and toss with the salt and cornstarch until evenly coated. 
  3. Whisk together the ingredients for the sauce and set aside: garlic, ginger, maple syrup, soy sauce, water, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar.  
  4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the tofu. Let fry for 2-3 minutes until crispy, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes more until golden brown all over. Add 2 tablespoons of the sauce and let cook until tofu is caramelized. 
  5. Remove the tofu and add another teaspoon or so of olive oil to the skillet. Add the broccoli and carrots and stir-fry until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add the sauce and the cooked tofu and cook 1-2 more additional minute until sauce is mostly absorbed. 
  6. Serve with cooked brown rice. 

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