April 30th, 2024
Recipes
Sesame Veggie Stir Fry
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 20"
This Sesame Veggie Stir Fry is delicious. Made with crispy tofu pieces and colorful veggies tossed in the easiest homemade sesame stir fry sauce. Chicken works too.
How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based
Shopping List
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For the Stir Fry
- 1 (15 ounce) pack extra-firm tofu (other proteins, see Note 1)
- 1/4 red onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 ounces bok choy (about 4 baby bok choy)
- 4 ounces broccolini, chopped
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1/2 bell pepper, sliced
- 3 ounces mushrooms, sliced (we used shiitakes)
- avocado oil, for frying For the Sesame Sauce
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos (Note 2)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar (or maple syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Open and drain the tofu. Press the water out of the tofu by wrapping it in paper or clean reusable towels and setting a heavy pan on top of it. Press for 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Meanwhile, stir together the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
- Step 3: Rinse and chop the bok choy (dirt like to hide in the inner leaves). Chop the broccolini into bite-sized pieces. Slice the onion, carrot, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Set aside.
- Step 4: Tear the pressed tofu into bite-sized chunks with your hands.
- Step 5: Heat a good splash of oil (about 2 tablespoons) in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu in a single layer, sprinkle with a little salt, and cook for about 5 minutes on each side. Don't move the tofu during this time, so that it can get browned and crispy. Repeat until all of the tofu is well browned, about 10 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
- Step 6: In the same emptied pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
- Step 7: Add in the broccolini, carrot, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook for 4 minutes, only stirring every minute or so. Add the bok choy and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes, or until the vegetable have softened but still have some crunch.
- Step 8: Add the tofu and sauce to the pan. Stir everything together until warm and creamy.
- Serve: Top with optional sesame seeds and divide onto plates. Enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: This stir fry is also great with 2 medium-sized boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 pound of shrimp, or 1 pound of pasture-raised flank steak. For the chicken option: cube the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and fry it in some oil in a single layer until cooked through. This will take about 5 to 7 minutes. For the shrimp option: peel and devein the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and fry in some oil in a single layer until cooked through. This will take about 3 minutes total. For the steak option: slice the steak against the grain into thin strips, season with salt and pepper, and fry it in some oil in a single layer until cooked through. This will take about 3 to 5 minutes. Note 2: Don't have coconut aminos? Try using 2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari + 1 tablespoon water.
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Sesame Veggie Stir Fry
PT20M 1 (15 ounce) pack extra-firm tofu (other proteins, see Note 1) 1/4 red onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 5 ounces bok choy (about 4 baby bok choy) 4 ounces broccolini, chopped 1 carrot, sliced 1/2 bell pepper, sliced 3 ounces mushrooms, sliced (we used shiitakes) avocado oil, for frying 3 tablespoons coconut aminos (Note 2) 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon sugar (or maple syrup) 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Gluten Free Paleo Vegan 3 Servings
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