🥦 Broccoli & Tofu Stir-Fry with Brown Rice
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 1 block (14 oz / 400 g) extra-firm tofu, pressed & cubed
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions (reserve tops for garnish)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil (or avocado oil)
For the sauce:
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed w/ 2 tbsp water
- Optional: chili flakes or sriracha
To serve:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Press & prepare tofu: press for 15 min, cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Cook tofu: pan-fry in 1 tbsp sesame oil until golden (8–10 min). Remove & set aside.
- Sauté veggies: add remaining oil, cook garlic, ginger, broccoli & carrots (3–4 min). Add bell pepper (2 min).
- Add sauce + tofu: whisk sauce, stir into pan with tofu, simmer until thickened (2 min).
- Serve: spoon over rice or quinoa. Garnish with sesame seeds & green onions.
Nutrition Highlights (approx. per serving)
🌱 Protein: ~18 g  |  Fiber: ~8 g
🥑 Healthy fats: sesame oil + tofu
🍊 Rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, iron, calcium & magnesium
🥑 Healthy fats: sesame oil + tofu
🍊 Rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, iron, calcium & magnesium