My Go-To Tofu Stir-fry

This is my go-to recipe. I love it because it is so simple and so versatile!

The amazing thing about this recipe is that it is so basic, it really is just an outline recipe for you to try new combinations and use your favorite ingredients to create a healthy dish.

If you struggle with making flavorful healthy, high-protein meals, this should help you out! It is a great recipe to know how to make in order to maintain a plant-based lifestyle because it is super simple and full of flavor!😋🌿

Ingredients

Here are just some ideas to inspire you but feel free to branch out and explore other ingredients.

Stir-fry

• Tofu

• Onion, diced

• Garlic, minced

• Celery

• Bell peppers

• Zucchini

• Soybeans (frozen or fresh)

• Broccoli

• Corn (frozen or fresh)

• Peas (frozen or fresh)

• Spinach

• Green onions

• Bok choy

• Carrots

• Arugula

• Kale

• Rice

• Noodles

Sauces

• Coconut aminos (healthier, slightly sweeter alternative to soy sauce)

• Soy sauce

• Vegetable broth

• Toasted sesame oil (do not cook with toasted sesame oil, just drizzle on top after)

Spices

• Ginger

• Organic black salt (egg like taste)

Toppings

• Chili pepper flakes

• Sesame seeds

• Chopped roasted nuts

• Fresh herbs

Method

1. Cut the tofu block into blocks of desired size, and chop up the veggies.

2. Heat some oil or water on a large skillet. Add the tofu, onions, and garlic.

3. Add a splash of coconut aminos, soy sauce, or other high-temperature resistant sauce of your preference.

4. Add the veggies and cooked rice and noodles if using, and frequently stir. Add any additional splashes of cooking sauce or vegetable broth throughout if desired.

5. Add any leafy greens last and wait until it wilts.

6. Remove from heat and add the toppings

7. You can eat it just like this, or you can put it in a tortilla, or on top of rice or noodles (if you didn't already at it into the stir-fry).

8. Enjoy!

Personal Notes and Tips

• I prefer extra firm tofu, and I like to keep it pre-cut in my fridge for times when I want to make this dish.

• Next level: marinate your tofu in the sauces for a couple hours before you fry them up.

• If you decide to wrap it in a tortilla, after wrapping it up, you can put it back on the skillet to heat it up for a little bit.

Knowing how to make simple versatile recipes like this really make life as a vegetarian, vegan, or someone who just wants to eat more plant based foods, a lot easier and more enjoyable.

Feel free to post your creation on Instagram and tag me! @naturallynyla