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.

Total
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
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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
Cook yellow rice according to package directions.
- 2
Toss tofu cubes in cornstarch until coated.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet and sear tofu until crisp on all sides, about 8 minutes; remove.
- 4
Add remaining oil, stir-fry peppers and green beans 4 minutes; add garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- 5
Return tofu to the pan, add soy sauce, and toss to coat.
- 6
Serve stir-fry over yellow rice, sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
560
28% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
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