Stir-fried Veggies with Tofu
Not really a vegan or vegetarian dish, but this Stir-fried Veggies with Tofu is perfect for #MeatlessMonday.
I haven’t been eating a lot of meat lately. At first, I thought it would be difficult for me as I really love meat especially chicken meat, and also canned goods like corned beef and luncheon meat. I decided to cut back on meat back in August this year. If I can remember it correctly, I had meals with meat twice during that month. It was nice having meatless meals so I decided to continue, and just to eat meat occasionally.
And because I missed eating this Chicken Livers with Leftover Veggies, I made a version of it with fried tofu. It is equally delicious as the one with chicken livers, but meatless.
HOW DID I ENJOY THIS STIR-FRIED VEGGIES WITH TOFU?
Of course, this is perfect with rice. I had mine with brown rice. Yum! You can also enjoy this with cauli rice if you want a low-carb meal. This dish is also good with quinoa.
NOTES:
- Fry the tofu cubes as per your preference. You can fry them in a hot oil. I fried them using an air fryer. I also did not coat the tofu cubes with cornstarch and fried them as is.
- I used veggie stock powder because that’s what I had. You can use chicken cube or vegetable cube.
- You can use whatever available veggies you have.
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Stir-fried Veggies with Tofu
Ingredients
- 300 g tofu, cut into cubes (see notes)
- Cooking oil
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 onion sliced
- 1/3 cup red bell pepper
- 1 cup sliced chayote
- 1 carrot sliced
- ¼ cup sliced long beans
- ¼ cup sliced cabbage
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp vegetable stock powder see notes
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Fry the tofu cubes as per your preference. You can fry them in a hot oil. I fried them using an air fryer. When done frying, drain and set aside. Note: I did not coat the tofu cubes with cornstarch. I fried them as is.
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In a pan over medium-high heat, add oil. When the oil is hot enough, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add onion and bell pepper, cook until soft.
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Add sliced chayote, carrot, soy sauce, oyster sauce, water and veggie stock powder. Stir and then cover the pan for 7 minutes or until the veggies are cooked.
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If the chayote and carrot are cooked, add sliced cabbage and long beans. Cook for another minute.
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Add the fried tofu cubes and mix everything.
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Season with ground black pepper (and salt, if needed).
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Turn off the heat and serve.
Recipe Notes
- Fry the tofu cubes as per your preference. You can fry them in a hot oil. I fried them using an air fryer. I also did not coat the tofu cubes with cornstarch and fried them as is.
- I used veggie stock powder because that’s what I had. You can use chicken cube or vegetable cube.
- You can use whatever available veggies you have.
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Thanks a bunch for spending your precious time with me!
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8 Comments
Liz @ spades, spatulas, and spoons
My kind of meal! I only wish my husband would eat tofu. Thank you for bringing it to Fiesta Friday.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I was not a huge fan of tofu before. Maybe your husband would change his mind in the future. 😀
helenfern
A beautiful dish!! So colorful! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Hope you have an amazing week ahead.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you for stopping by, Helen.x
petra08
I am trying to cut down on meat and vegetarian/vegan meals always makes me feel lighter and better. This stir fry looks delicious and it is making me hungry! 🙂 Happy Fiesta Friday!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I feel the same about vegetarian/vegan dishes. Thanks, Petra. x
Life Diet Health
Jhuls hello, hope you are well!? How yummy! I’ve no idea what chayote is, but I’m guessing I could sub courgette. Then oyster sauce I’ll switch out for vegan worcestershire sauce and it is a vegan dish! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Hi, Laurena. Apologies if my reply is so late. I hope you have an amazing 2022. x