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Tofu & Broccoli Noodle Stir-Fry – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Tofu & Broccoli Noodle Stir-Fry

A fast, flavorful, and satisfying Tofu & Broccoli Noodle Stir-Fry perfect for busy weeknights. Features golden tofu, crisp-tender broccoli, and slurp-worthy noodles in a fragrant ginger-garlic sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (200 g / 7.1 oz) broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) peanut oil
  • 2 slices fresh ginger, about 1-inch wide and 1/4-inch thick
  • 1/2 lb (225 g) firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and patted dry
  • 2 large onions, quartered vertically and separated into petals
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 lb (225 g) dry noodles (linguine, spaghetti, or lo mein), cooked and cooled
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) toasted sesame oil
  • Pro-Tips for the Perfect Stir-Fry
  • For the best texture, use cold, cooked noodles. If cooking them fresh, rinse under cold water immediately after draining until they are completely cool to prevent sticking.

Method
 

  1. In a wok or large skillet, add 1/4 cup (960 ml) of water and the broccoli florets.
  2. Cover and steam over medium heat for about 3 minutes until tender-crisp and bright green.
  3. Remove the broccoli, drain any remaining water, and wipe the pan dry.
  4. Heat the peanut oil in the same wok over medium heat.
  5. Add the ginger slices and fry for about 5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  6. Remove and discard the ginger.
  7. Add the patted-dry tofu cubes to the hot, ginger-infused oil.
  8. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
  9. Toss in the onions and garlic.
  10. Continue to stir-fry for 5 minutes, until the onions soften but still have a bit of a crunch. Return the steamed broccoli to the wok and toss everything together for 1 minute to heat through.
  11. Add the cold, cooked noodles and tamari.
  12. Toss continuously for 2 minutes until the noodles are hot and evenly coated in the sauce.
  13. Turn off the heat.
  14. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle with toasted sesame oil.
  15. Toss one last time and serve immediately.
  16. Keep your veggies crunchy! The goal is tender-crisp, not soft. The broccoli should be bright green and the onions should still have a slight bite.
  17. Don't waste those broccoli stalks!
  18. Slice them thinly (julienne) and save them for another dish, like our Lemon-Glazed Broccoli Stalks.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 20gFat: 28g

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