Best 6 Tofu Stir Fry Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Tofu stir fry is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish. Made with firm or extra-firm tofu that is cubed or sliced, stir-fried with your favorite vegetables, and seasoned with a flavorful sauce, this dish is a popular choice among vegetarians and vegans alike. With the right ingredients and a little bit of know-how, you can easily create a tofu stir fry that is bursting with flavor and nutrition. So get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delectable recipe.

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STIR-FRY TOFU THAT TASTES LIKE CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Stir-Fry Tofu That Tastes Like Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: extra firm tofu, low sodium tamari, maple syrup, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, garlics, toasted sesame oil, grapeseed oil

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Dinner

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

14 oz extra firm tofu
3 tablespoons low sodium tamari
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
½ teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
2 garlics
½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil
¼ cup grapeseed oil, or other neutral oil, plus 1 tablespoon, divided

Steps:

  • Drain the tofu, then wrap in a clean dish towel and place a heavy object, such as a cast iron pan, on top. Press the tofu for 20-30 minutes, until the towel is soaked through.
  • Place the pressed tofu back in its container and wrap with reusable wrap. Freeze for at least 6 hours, up to overnight.
  • Remove the tofu from the freezer and place in a microwave-safe bowl over a kitchen towel. Defrost in the microwave until completely thawed and the towel is soaked through, 10-15 minutes.
  • Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel and press again for another 20-30 minutes, until the dish towel is soaked through and the tofu is half its original thickness.
  • While the tofu is pressing, make the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the tamari, maple syrup, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and ¼ cup (60 ml) grapeseed oil.
  • Tear the tofu into bite-size pieces that resemble chicken tenders or nuggets. Add the tofu to the marinade and stir to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 1 hour, stirring halfway through.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the tofu and cook for 4-5 minutes, until browned on one side, basting with some of the marinade. Flip the tofu and cook for another 4-5 minutes, until browned on the other side.
  • Serve the tofu as desired.
  • Nutrition Calories: 338 Fat: 27 grams Carbs: 12 grams Protein: 15 grams Fiber: 1 grams Sugar: 9 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 9 grams

TOFU STIR FRY RECIPE BY TASTY



Tofu Stir Fry Recipe by Tasty image

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

CRISPY TOFU AND CABBAGE STIR-FRY



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This tumble of crisp tofu, charred cabbage and citrusy coriander includes a couple tricks you'll want to employ in other dishes. The flavor of the stir-fry is propelled by using the coriander plant multiple ways: Combining coriander seeds with fresh stems and leaves - also known as cilantro - creates a range of complex but related flavors. Then there's what might be the quickest - and your new favorite - way to cook cabbage: When large pieces of cabbage are cooked undisturbed in a hot pan, they don't have a chance to turn to mush. Instead, the cabbage becomes sweet and crisp-tender, with a smoky edge. Eat the stir-fry with grains or noodles, like rice noodles or soba. To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     weeknight

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, patted dry and torn into 1-inch pieces (see Tip)
1/4 cup neutral oil (such as canola or grapeseed), plus more as needed
About 1 1/2 pounds green or red cabbage, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces, leaves separated
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, crushed
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves and stems
2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 large lime)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, sprinkle the red onion with salt and stir to combine. In a medium bowl, stir together the cornstarch and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the tofu and toss to coat.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add the cabbage and cook, undisturbed, until charred underneath, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir, spread into an even layer, and cook, undisturbed, until charred in spots and crisp-tender, another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, and season with salt. Transfer to the bowl of red onions.
  • In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high. Add the tofu and cook until golden on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding more oil and scraping the bottom of the pan as necessary. Remove from heat, add the coriander seeds and stir gently until fragrant and toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cabbage-onion mixture and stir to combine, then stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Season to taste with soy sauce.

ZIPPY TOFU STIR-FRY



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This colorful vegan stir-fry is a snap to prepare. Serve hot over rice or rice vermicelli. This recipe is easy to change up by using a variety of different vegetables and proteins.

Provided by Sarah-May

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cubed
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 cup broccoli florets
5 cloves garlic, minced
salt to taste
½ cup toasted cashews, roughly chopped
1 mango, chopped
⅛ cup lime juice
⅛ cup fresh cilantro, minced

Steps:

  • Mix soy sauce, orange juice, sriracha sauce, brown sugar, and ginger together in a bowl. Pour mixture over the tofu in a separate bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add carrots; saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Add bell pepper strips, broccoli, and garlic. Saute, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add tofu mixture; cook and stir until liquid has reduced and vegetables reach desired softness, 5 to 7 minutes more. Season with salt; stir in cashews, mango, and lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1250.5 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

ASPARAGUS TOFU STIR-FRY



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With its flavorful ginger sauce and fresh vegetables, this tasty dish is a favorite. I get rave reviews every time I serve it, and it doesn't bother my husband's food allergies. Check out our guide if you're new to tofu. -Phyllis Smith, Chimacum, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1-1/4 cups vegetable broth
4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot, divided
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow summer squash, halved and sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 package (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups hot cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry 1 teaspoon ginger in 1 teaspoon oil for 1 minute. Add asparagus; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add squash; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add onions; stir-fry 1 minute longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry tofu, salt, pepper and remaining ginger in remaining oil for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add asparagus mixture and tofu; heat through. Serve with rice; sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOFU STIR-FRY



Tofu stir-fry image

Get children to help you chop the vegetables and make the sauce for this colourful, simple tofu stir-fry. It's perfect when you need a quick and easy family meal

Provided by Monaz Dumasia

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1½ tbsp honey
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
300g tofu, cut into chunks
2 tbsp sunflower oil
2 garlic cloves, sliced
2cm piece ginger, sliced
2 carrots, sliced into thin batons
300g broccoli, cut into small florets
1 red pepper, sliced into strips
1 tsp cornflour
1 spring onion, sliced
2 tsp sesame seeds
small bunch of coriander, chopped

Steps:

  • Stir together the soy sauce, honey and vinegar in a bowl, then set aside.
  • Pat the tofu chunks dry, then season well. Heat half the oil in a wok or large frying pan over a high heat. Fry the tofu for 5 mins until golden, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and ginger and fry for 1 min more. Tip the tofu mixture into a bowl, pour over half the soy dressing and set aside.
  • Add the remaining oil to the wok. Add the vegetables and cook for 5 mins until beginning to turn golden, then add a good splash of water and cook for 3-5 mins more until tender.
  • Stir the cornflour and 1 tbsp water into the remaining soy dressing, then tip into the wok, allow to bubble for 30 seconds, stirring to coat everything in the sauce. Sprinkle over the spring onion, sesame seeds and coriander. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.09 milligram of sodium

Tips

  • Use extra-firm tofu. This type of tofu holds its shape better during cooking and absorbs the flavors of the sauce more easily.
  • Press the tofu before cooking. This helps to remove excess water from the tofu, resulting in a firmer texture.
  • Cut the tofu into small cubes. This will help the tofu cook evenly.
  • Use a nonstick skillet or wok. This will help to prevent the tofu from sticking.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet or wok. This will prevent the tofu from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the tofu over medium-high heat. This will help to create a crispy exterior and a tender interior.
  • Stir the tofu frequently. This will help to prevent it from burning.
  • Add the sauce to the skillet or wok. Stir to coat the tofu evenly.
  • Cook the tofu for a few minutes, or until heated through.
  • Serve the tofu immediately.

Conclusion

Tofu stir-fry is a delicious and healthy dish that can be made in just a few minutes. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you're looking for a quick and healthy meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this tofu stir-fry recipe a try.

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