Skip the takeout and make this Sweet Chili Tofu Stir Fry for an easy, nutritious weekday dinner. Packed with protein and veggies and brought together by a delicious sauce, this customizable dish takes just about 30 minutes to bring out.
Ingredients
10ozFirm Tofu, Cubed, 285g)
2tspOlive Oil
18stripsRed Onion, Thinly Sliced, 30g
⅓cupCarrots, Sliced, 40g
1½cupBroccoli, Chopped, 135g
12stripsRed Bell Pepper Slices, 38g
⅛tspSalt & Pepper, each
⅓cupSweet Chili Sauce, or other
Instructions
Arrange tofu between 5-6 paper towels and press down with heavy pots/pans. Let drain for 15 min. Cut into ¾” cubes.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium and add tofu. Cook 3-4 min, flip and cook other side 3-4 min until lightly golden. Don’t let tofu pieces touch each other or they will stick. Set aside.
Add onions and carrots and fry for about 2 minutes until tender.
Add broccoli to skillet and stir fry 3-4 minute until bright green but still a little crisp.
Add red pepper, season with salt and pepper and cook for a minute.
Stir in sweet chili sauce, add tofu and toss until everything is coated and tofu is heated through.
Sprinkle on sesame seeds and serve hot!
Notes
To a reduce oil, bake the tofu for 25 min, flipping halfway or air-fry for 15 min shaking halfway. Then use only ½ tsp oil for frying.
Nutrition value is calculated using sauce recommended below.