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Vegan Teriyaki Tofu Stir Fry Recipe

Petranka
Vegan Teriyaki Tofu Stir Fry recipe that gets done in just 30 minutes! This healthy dinner idea is packed with vegetables, crispy tofu, and a sticky teriyaki sauce. It's gluten-free as well!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Entree, Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese-Inspired, Gluten-free, Vegan
Servings 3
Calories 330 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet or a rimmed pan

Ingredients
  

For the stir fry

  • 2-3 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 (14 oz) block extra firm tofu (pressed and cubed)
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 heaping cup chopped red bell peppers
  • 1 heaping cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 1 heaping cup frozen green beans
  • 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)

For the teriyaki sauce

  • ⅓ cup sodium-reduced soy sauce (use tamari if gluten-free)
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 2 tablespoon sugar (we use brown sugar)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or sub apple vinegar)
  • 3 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 2 teaspoon chopped ginger
  • 2 teaspoon corn starch
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for spice)

Instructions
 

Tofu

  • Wrap tofu in a clean towel. Place a few heavy objects on top of it. Let it press for at least 30 minutes. Cut tofu into cubes and toss in corn starch.

Frying

  • To a wok or a pan, add sesame oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add tofu and fry for 5-6 minutes on each side, until golden. Remove from the pan.
  • Heat some more sesame oil and add the vegetables. Cook for about 7-10 minutes or until lightly brown, but still crunchy.

Teriyaki sauce

  • Prepare the teriyaki sauce by adding all of the ingredients to a bowl- soy sauce (or tamari), vinegar, sugar, minced garlic and ginger, water, corn starch, and chili flakes (if using). Mix until well combined.
  • Add the fried tofu to the vegetables and pour the teriyaki sauce. Stir gently. Let it cook for a further 4-5 minutes or until the teriyaki sauce has thickened.
  • Serve with some coconut rice if desired (optional). We like to top this stir fry with sesame seeds and coriander (all optional). Save leftovers in a covered container for 4-5 days.

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Notes

Teriyaki sauce recipe adapted from Choosing Chia.
If you want your vegetables to cook until soft, add a few splashes of water to the pan and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 more minutes or until soft.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal
Keyword tofu teriyaki, tofu with teriyaki sauce, vegan teriyaki tofu, vegan tofu stir fry
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