Vegan Stir Fry

This vegan stir fry is the perfect mix of crispy tofu and fresh veggies in a rich, savory-sweet sauce. Ready in 30 minutes and way better than takeout!

Course Main Course, Main Dishes {Vegetarian}, Meatless Recipes, Vegan Main Dish Recipes

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 204kcal

Author Louisa

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tbsp tamari
1/2 tsp white pepper
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 16-oz package extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed
2 tbsp avocado oil
4 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
1/2 of a 14-oz can baby corn
1/4 onion, sliced
1 cup broccolini florets
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
Red pepper flakes for garnish
Rice for serving

For the sauce:

1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
1/4 cup vegetable broth
3 tbsp tamari
1 to 2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1/2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1 large clove garlic, minced

Instructions

In a medium bowl, gently toss the cubed tofu with tamari, white pepper, and cornstarch. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the tofu in a single layer. Brown for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Push the tofu to one side and add the mushrooms, onion, broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the veggies are starting to soften.
Pour the sauce into the skillet and mix well.
Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce is thickened.
Top with green onions and red pepper flakes. Serve over rice.

Notes

To ensure even cooking, cut vegetables that will cook slower into small, thin pieces and those that will cook faster into larger, thicker pieces.
Adding the sauce too early might make the veggies soggy! At the same time, you need to let it simmer so it has time to thicken up.
Make easy healthy meals with this vegan stir fry and serve it with quinoa or udon noodles underneath! You can also top them with sesame seeds, bean sprouts, peanuts, or a squeeze of lime juice for extra flavor and texture.

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