Stir fry tofu with beans and red bell peppers
Quick and easy stir-fry tofu recipe with beans and red bell pepper tossed in flavourful stir-fry sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 137kcal
Equipment
- 1 Wok non-stick
Ingredients
- 1 package tofu (700 g) 2-square blocks-extra firm tofu pressed and cubed.
- Salt and pepper to season the tofu
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 200 g. Beans diagonal-sliced thinly
- 100 g red bell pepper sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil divided
Stir-fry Sauce
- 1 ½ tbsp oyster sauce for vegan substitute mushroom sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sugar or honey to taste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup water
- ½ broth Chicken or mushroom stock
- 1 tsp ginger grated or minced
Instructions
- Press the extra firm tofu. To remove the excess water in the tofu, gently press in between your palms, or wrap in a paper towel and place a heavy cast iron pan or a pot of water on top of the tofu. Cut into cubes and place into a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper then tossed generously with cornstarch.
- How to pan-fry the tofu. Heat a non-stick wok or pan and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Pan-fry the tofu until lightly browned and crispy. Place on a plate with a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- Make the stir-fry sauce. Mix all the stir-fry sauce ingredients in a bowl or measuring cup until well blended.
- How to stir-fry the tofu with vegetables. In the same non-stick wok or pan, add vegetable oil and stir-fry the beans and garlic for about a minute then add the red bell peppers. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Stir again and mix well the stir fry sauce, then add to the stir-fried tofu with the vegetables. Let it simmer for about a minute or two until thickened.
- How to serve stir-fry tofu. Garnish with sliced green onion or chopped parsley if desired. Serve the way it is or with rice or noodles.
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Notes
The tofu package (700 g) is with water. Make sure to press the 2-square blocks of tofu to remove excess water for a crispy result. Previously frozen extra firm tofu is easier to press and holds its shape more.
To air fry the tofu- Toss or spray with cooking oil. Air fry in the preheated air fryer at 400° F for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp and golden.
To crisp up the tofu in the oven- Toss or spray with cooking oil and bake in preheated oven at 400° F for about 15 to 20 minutes or until crisp and golden.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.01mg | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1215IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg
