Chinese-Style Tofu Stir Fry

Serves

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

For the stir fry:
  2 tbsp. coconut oil
  1 onion, diced
  3 cloves garlic, minced
  1 tsp. ground ginger
  1 red bell pepper, diced
  1 green bell pepper diced
  1 carrot, diced
  3.5 oz. (100g) green beans, chopped
  ½ tsp. chili flakes
  1 tsp. Chinese five spices
  7 oz. (200g) firm tofu, crumbled
For the sauce:
  6 tbsp. tamari
  1 tbsp. hoisin sauce
  2 tbsp. coconut sugar
  3 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  1-2 tbsp. hot sauce or chili sauce, optional for spice
  1 cup (210g) white rice
  1½ -2 cups vegetable broth
  2 tbsp. cornstarch
  5 tbsp. room temperature water

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

341

Fats

11 g

Protein

13 g

Carbs

50 g

Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to instructions on the packaging.
  • Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet or wok, over a medium heat and sauté the onion, garlic, ginger and remaining vegetables for 6-7 minutes. Add in the chili flakes, Chinese five spice and crumbled tofu, mix well to combine.
  • Meanwhile make the sauce by combining the sauce ingredients together in a bowl. Stir to combine and add to the pan along with the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Lower the heat and slowly pour in the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • To serve, divide the cooked rice between 4 bowls and spoon over the stir-fried vegetables and sauce.