Best 7 Spinach Onion Tofu Stir Fry Recipes

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Spinach onion tofu stir fry is a flavorful vegetarian dish that is quick and easy to prepare. With its vibrant colors and delicious combination of textures, this stir fry is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. The tofu provides a protein-packed base for the dish, while the spinach and onion add a variety of flavors and nutrients. The best part is that this stir fry can be tailored to your own taste preferences, allowing you to make it as mild or spicy as you like. So whether you are a vegetarian looking for a healthy and satisfying meal or a meat-eater looking for a meatless option, this spinach onion tofu stir fry is a great choice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH, TOFU AND SESAME STIR-FRY



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You can serve this simple stir-fry with grains or noodles, or (my preference) use it as a filling for a whole wheat pita pocket.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 pound tofu, cut in small dice
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated or minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
Soy sauce to taste
1 6-ounce bag baby spinach, rinsed
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Heat the canola oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet or wok, and add the tofu. Stir-fry until the tofu is lightly colored, three to five minutes, and add the garlic, ginger and chili flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about one minute, and add soy sauce to taste. Add the spinach and stir-fry until the spinach wilts, about one minute. Stir in the sesame seeds, and add more soy sauce to taste. Remove from the heat.
  • Using tongs, transfer the spinach and tofu mixture to a serving bowl, leaving the liquid behind in the pan or wok. Drizzle with the sesame oil, and add more soy sauce as desired. Serve with rice or other grains, or noodles. You may also use it as a filling for whole wheat pita bread.

SPICY STIR-FRIED EGGPLANT, TOFU AND WATER SPINACH (ONG CHOY)



Spicy Stir-Fried Eggplant, Tofu and Water Spinach (Ong Choy) image

I had never cooked ong choy, also known as water spinach, until experimenting with this stir-fry. The hollow stems require a little more time to cook than the leaves so they are added first to the wok. I found that the leaves can be a bit stringy, but chopping them resolves that issue.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 long Asian eggplant, about 3/4 pound
1 12-ounce bunch water spinach (ong choy) (substitute regular spinach if water spinach is unavailable; stem and wash leaves, and chop coarsely)
1 14-ounce box firm tofu, drained and cut in 3/4 inch x 2-inch dominoes
2 tablespoons soy sauce (more if desired)
1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
1/4 cup vegetable stock or water
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons peanut, canola, rice bran or grape seed oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 jalapeño or serrano peppers, minced
1 sweet red onion, sliced
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and score down to but not through the skin. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil, lightly oil the foil and place the eggplant on it cut side down. Roast for 15 minutes, until the skin begins to shrivel. Remove from the oven, transfer to a colander and let the eggplant drain, cut-side down, while you prepare the other ingredients. Then cut the eggplant in half down the middle and into 3/4-inch pieces.
  • Meanwhile, drain and dry the tofu slices on paper towels and prepare the water spinach. Cut or break away the bottom 2 inches of the stalks. Break off the thicker, bottom part of the stems and wash thoroughly in 2 changes of water. Cut into 2-inch pieces. Spin in a salad spinner, then place on several thicknesses of paper towels to dry. Wash the leafy top part of the greens in 2 changes of water, spin dry twice, and chop coarsely. Place separately on paper towels to drain.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup combine the soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, and stock or water. Add the salt and sugar and stir until dissolved. Combine the garlic, ginger and chiles in another bowl. Have all the ingredients within arm's length of your pan.
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil by pouring it down the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the tofu and stir-fry until lightly colored, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to a plate.
  • Swirl in the remaining oil, add the garlic, ginger and chiles and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the red onion and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the eggplant and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until all of it is tender. Add the water spinach stems and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the spinach leaves, stir-fry for about 30 seconds and add the soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry for 1 minute, until the spinach has wilted, return the tofu to the wok along with cilantro. Stir together for a few seconds to amalgamate and remove from the heat. Serve with rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 252, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 675 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

TOFU STIR-FRY WITH PEANUT SAUCE (VEGAN)



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This is a throwback recipe from when I was a hardcore vegan, but it's still one of my staples years later. It's healthy, filling, and full of flavor!

Provided by Julia Rose

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
¼ cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
½ teaspoon ground chile pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
4 cups baby spinach
1 ½ cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Whisk coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, sriracha sauce, and ground chile powder in a bowl until a smooth sauce forms.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and red bell pepper; saute until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tofu; saute until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour sauce into the skillet; stir to coat tofu, carrots, and bell pepper. Cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in spinach 1 cup at a time until wilted. Serve over brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 648.6 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

TOFU STIR FRY RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: garlic, fresh ginger, honey, sriracha, lime juice, reduced sodium soy sauce, extra firm tofu, sesame oil, sliced white onion, sliced carrot, sliced red bell pepper, edamame, soba noodle, sesame seed, green onion

Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sriracha
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 block extra firm tofu
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 cup sliced white onion
1 cup sliced carrot
1 cup sliced red bell pepper
½ cup edamame, frozen, thawed
3 cups soba noodle, cooked
1 tablespoon sesame seed
green onion, chopped, to serve

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together 2 cloves of garlic, the ginger, honey, Sriracha, lime juice, and soy sauce. Set aside.
  • Wrap the tofu in a dish towel, then place a plate on top. Let drain for 10-15 minutes, then remove the plate, unwrap the tofu, and slice into cubes.
  • In a wok or large frying pan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the tofu and pan fry for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the remaining 2 cloves of minced garlic and the onion and stir until softened, about 1 minute.
  • Add the carrot, bell pepper, and edamame and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the soba noodles, reserved sauce, and sesame seeds. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Garnish with green onions, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1288 calories, Carbohydrate 214 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 48 grams

SPINACH, ONION TOFU STIR FRY



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Make and share this Spinach, Onion Tofu Stir Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by scott.signups

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
7 ounces cubed tofu
1/2 large onion, sliced
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
2 teaspoons dry basil
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper
3 -4 cups chopped fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Place the oil and tofu in a large frying pan and cook about 5 minutes on medium heat.
  • Add peanuts and onion and cook until onions are translucent.
  • Add garlic, basil, black pepper and red pepper and cook about 2 minutes.
  • Add the soy sauce and spinach and cook just until spinach is wilted.
  • Serve over rice.

SPINACH AND ONION STIR FRY



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Make and share this Spinach and Onion Stir Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb fresh spinach, cleaned
2 small onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Coat a wok or skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat to medium-high heat.
  • Add spinach and onion to hot wok/skillet. Stir for 1-2 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, soy sauce and sugar. Pour into wok/skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium and stir until spinach and onion are tender-crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 844.9, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 5

TOFU STIR-FRY WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS



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I love cooking with Brussels sprouts. This tofu stir-fry recipe is the perfect quick and healthy weeknight meal. Make a scrumptious hoagie by stuffing toasted rolls with this tasty mixture. -Joseph Sciascia, San Mateo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
1 package (16 ounces) extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Hot cooked rice noodles

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add tofu; stir-fry until browned, 12-15 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm. Stir-fry Brussels sprouts in remaining 2 tablespoons coconut oil for 2 minutes. Add red pepper, green onions and garlic; cover and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes longer., Stir in water, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce and salt. Return tofu to pan; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in almonds. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips:

  • Use firm or extra firm tofu: This will help the tofu hold its shape and not crumble during the stir-frying process.
  • Press the tofu before cooking: This will help to remove excess moisture and make the tofu more flavorful.
  • Cut the tofu into small pieces: This will help the tofu cook evenly.
  • Marinate the tofu: This is a great way to add flavor to the tofu. You can use a simple marinade made with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, or you can get more creative with your marinade.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: This will prevent the tofu from cooking evenly.
  • Stir-fry the tofu over medium-high heat: This will help to brown the tofu and give it a crispy texture.
  • Add the vegetables towards the end of the cooking process: This will help to prevent them from overcooking.
  • Serve the stir-fry immediately: This is when it will be at its best.

Conclusion:

Spinach onion tofu stir-fry is a quick, easy, and healthy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you are a vegetarian or meat-eater, this stir-fry is sure to please everyone at the table.

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