How can I make this recipe soy free?

If you are allergic to soy, you can replace the tofu with seitan or opt for some canned chickpeas. If using chickpeas, just make sure to rinse, drain and dry them well before adding to the pan to cook. You can replace the soy sauce with some coconut aminos, and for the hoisin sauce replace with barbeque sauce. Your sauce will be slightly different in flavor, but should still be flavorful. You can also try these Sesame Orange Chickpeas if you'd like to try something different.

Can I meal prep this recipe?

This recipe is best served immediately. If you do make a large batch for later, just note that your broccoli might be softer and not as bright green.

Why do you serve your meals with white rice?

I alternate the types of rice I use regularly. I love white rice, brown rice, Forbidden rice, red rice, etc. I know many people tend to demonize white rice, but I look at it as a means to also encourage good nutrition. If someone really loves white rice and that makes them more willing to enjoy more vegetables and plant based proteins then it is a major win in my eyes.

Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry with Garlic Ginger Sauce

Name: Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry with Garlic Ginger Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese Inspired
Ingredients: 1 block (450g) extra firm tofu, pressed and drained; 2 tsp cornstarch, divided; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp dry thyme; 1/4 tsp salt and pepper; 2 tsp neutral oil; 1-2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite size pieces; 1 tbsp hoisin sauce; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar or lime juice; 3-4 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 inch fresh ginger, finely minced; 1 tbsp sesame seeds, optional; 1/4 cup water or vegetable broth

Description

A flavorful savory sweet tofu broccoli stir fry mixed in an easy garlic ginger sauce. The perfect vegan weeknight dinner that comes together in 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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1 block (450g) extra firm tofu, pressed and drained
2 tsp cornstarch, divided
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dry thyme
1/4 tsp salt and pepper
2 tsp neutral oil
1–2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite size pieces

Stir Fry Sauce

1 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar or lime juice
3–4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 inch fresh ginger, finely minced
1 tbsp sesame seeds, optional
1/4 cup water or vegetable broth

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Instructions

Prep your ingredients before you start. Cube your tofu as desired and set to the side.
In an airtight container add in 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, garlic powder, dry thyme, salt and pepper and mix well. Add in your tofu, seal your container and give a gentle toss to completely coat your tofu.
Grab a small bowl and combine all of your stir fry sauce ingredients including the remaining 1 teaspoon of corn starch and whisk really well to make sure there are no cornstarch chunks.
Heat up a large skillet over medium high heat and then add your oil allowing a minute to warm through. Add in your tofu pieces making sure they fit in one even layer, then allow to cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes or until your tofu has become golden, then flip and cook on the opposite side for an additional 3 minutes or until the tofu has seared.
To the pan, add in your broccoli and stir frequently to help cook the broccoli evenly. You should see that your broccoli has started to become bright green in color and the stalks should start to lighten in color as well.
Pour in your stir fry sauce and start to stir it into your tofu and vegetables making sure that everything gets evenly coated and your sauce is thickening. Once thickened to your liking, about 1-2 minutes, remove from the heat and serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t forget to press your tofu to help remove as much excess water as possible. The amount of water in your tofu depends on it’s firmness, the tofu brand used and how long you press it for. To help save time you can also use super firm tofu in place of extra firm tofu.

Make sure to cook your stir fry on a medium high heat. Avoid low heat as this will lead to more steaming versus searing, which will impact the texture of your stir fry.

Prep things in advance before starting. This will make sure that you are not missing a key ingredient and also make the cooking process less chaotic and lead to the best end result.