Stir-fried tofu and vegetables is one of my favorite dishes.
Though it needs a pre-preparation of the marinated tofu, it is quite a simple and quick recipe.
The ingredients in this recipe are meant for about 4 servings.
The Tofu Marinade
Ingredients
- 250 gr Tofu cut into small cubes
- Half a teaspoon of black pepper
- Teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 cup of soy
- 4 tablespoons of red wine
- Tablespoon olive oil
- Tablespoon of sesame oil
- Teaspoon ginger
Preparation
- Mix all the ingredients, besides the tofu, in a bowl.
- Soak the tofu cubes in the marinade for a minimum of 4-6 hours to absorb all the flavors.
The Stir-Fried Tofu and Vegetables
Ingredients
- 2 carrots cut into strips
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
- ¼ Chilly pepper cut to slices- for the spicy lovers
- 1 onion cut to small cubes
- 4 cloves of garlic cut to small pieces
- 100 grams of mushrooms cut to small slices
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons of red wine
- Tablespoon of sesame oil
- Teaspoon of salt
- Tablespoon olive oil
Preparation
* If you wish to mix the vegetables with rice or pasta, this is the stage to boil water for its cooking.
- Heat a wok or deep pan with a tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the onion and stir until it’s browned and then add garlic and fry for 1 more minute.
- Add the bell pepper strips and the carrots and fry for 5-7 minutes.
- Then add the black pepper, the wine, soy sauce, sesame oil, and spices.
- Fry for 5 minutes and then add the mushrooms.
- Stir for 2 more minutes and taste to see if it needs more salt, according to your taste.
- At the same time in another pan, we will fry the tofu in its marinade,
- After the tofu is seared and browned, we will add it to the stirred vegetables.
A Few Notes
- After the dish is ready, you can cut and add fresh green onions on top.
- You can add broccoli, green beans, cauliflower if you like more vegetables.
- If you are on a gluten-free diet make sure the soy sauce is gluten-free.
There are also lots of kinds of pasta made from beans, rice, or buckwheat.
Bon appetite!
