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Crispy Tofu Stir-Fry with Yellow Rice

Golden pan-seared tofu and mini peppers over fragrant yellow rice, finished with a savory garlic-soy glaze.

Crispy Tofu Stir-Fry with Yellow Rice

Total

40 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 14 oz pressed and cubed extra-firm tofu
  • 1 cup dry yellow rice
  • 1 cup sliced mini peppers
  • 1 cup trimmed green beans
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tsp grated ginger(optional)
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook yellow rice according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Toss tofu cubes in cornstarch until coated.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet and sear tofu until crisp on all sides, about 8 minutes; remove.

  4. 4

    Add remaining oil, stir-fry peppers and green beans 4 minutes; add garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Return tofu to the pan, add soy sauce, and toss to coat.

  6. 6

    Serve stir-fry over yellow rice, sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

560

28% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein28 g
Carbohydrate68 g
Fat20 g
Fiber7 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium890 mg

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