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Vegan Colorful Veggie Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
- Vegetables:
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, halved
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- Protein:
- 1 block firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Optional Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Wash and chop all the vegetables as mentioned above.
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture and then cube it.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Set aside.
- Cook the Tofu:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the tofu and cook until golden brown and slightly crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil if needed.
- Add the onion and carrot first and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
- Add the remaining vegetables and continue to stir-fry for another 5-7 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- Combine Everything:
- Return the tofu to the skillet.
- Pour the sauce over the stir-fry and stir to combine.
- Add the cornstarch mixture and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables and tofu.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition Information (per serving, makes 4 servings):
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 6g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Sodium: 650mg
Enjoy your vegan colorful veggie stir-fry! Let me know if there are any specific adjustments or additional information you need.