Description
Looking for a quick and wholesome dinner idea? This No-Fuss 20-Minute Stir-Fry is your new go-to solution! Packed with vibrant veggies, golden tofu, and a crave-worthy garlic-ginger sauce, it’s perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without the stress. Whether you need a healthy snack, an easy dinner recipe, or are searching for new weeknight food ideas, this dish checks all the boxes. The colors, the textures, the aroma—everything about it is inviting. Plus, it’s a vegetarian-friendly favorite that even meat-lovers will crave.
Ingredients
1 block (14 oz) extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cups broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup frozen green peas
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Cooked jasmine or basmati rice, for serving
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Fresh chopped cilantro or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess water, then cut into cubes and toss with cornstarch.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet or wok, then cook tofu cubes until all sides are golden and crispy. Set aside.
- In the same pan, stir-fry broccoli and red bell pepper for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp. Add green peas in the last minute.
- Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the veggies and stir to coat evenly.
- Return tofu to the pan and toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
- Serve hot over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro or green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner