Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Brown Rice

Kcal: 450
P: 25
F: 15
C: 55
Fiber: 12

Tofu (firm): 120g (4 oz), Brown rice: 50g (1/4 cup, dry weight), Broccoli: 80g (1 cup, florets), Bell pepper (red): 60g (1/2 medium, sliced), Snow peas: 50g (1/2 cup), Carrot: 50g (1 medium, julienned), Garlic: 6g (2 cloves, minced), Ginger: 5g (1 tsp, grated), Soy sauce (low sodium): 15ml (1 tbsp), Hoisin sauce: 10g (2 tsp), Sesame oil: 5ml (1 tsp), Vegetable oil: 5ml (1 tsp), Cornstarch: 5g (1 tsp), Water: 30ml (2 tbsp), Green onions: 10g (2 tbsp, chopped), Sesame seeds: 5g (1 tsp)

Nutritional info:

Meal Type: lunch
Dietary Suitable for: Vegetarian (excludes meat, may include dairy and eggs)
Cooking Time Minutes: 260
Suitable for Menopausal Status: Peri-menopausal

Recipe Instructions

1. Cook 50g brown rice according to package instructions. 2. Press 120g tofu between paper towels to remove excess moisture, then cut into 1-inch cubes. 3. In a small bowl, mix 5g cornstarch with 30ml water, then add 15ml soy sauce and 10g hoisin sauce. Set aside. 4. Heat 5ml vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. 5. Add the tofu cubes and cook until golden on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from wok and set aside. 6. In the same wok, add 5ml sesame oil, 6g minced garlic, and 5g grated ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds. 7. Add 50g julienned carrot and stir-fry for 1 minute. 8. Add 80g broccoli florets, 60g sliced bell pepper, and 50g snow peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. 9. Return the tofu to the wok. 10. Pour the sauce over the tofu and vegetables, and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes. 11. Serve over brown rice, garnished with 10g chopped green onions and 5g sesame seeds.

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