High Protein Quick and Easy Stir-Fried Cabbage
This High Protein Quick and Easy Stir-Fried Cabbage recipe is a flavorful, nutrient-packed dish perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Combining tender shredded cabbage, crunchy red bell pepper, and golden cubes of extra firm tofu, this stir-fry delivers a satisfying boost of plant-based protein. Infused with garlic, fresh ginger, soy sauce, and a touch of red pepper flakes for heat, every bite is vibrant and aromatic. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this dish is ready in just 25 minutes and pairs beautifully with rice or noodles. Whether you're searching for a healthy main course or a versatile side, this quick stir-fry is the ultimate combination of simplicity and nourishing flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 small head Cabbage
- 14 oz Extra firm tofu
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
First, prepare all ingredients. Shred the cabbage finely and set aside. Cut the extra firm tofu into small cubes.
Mince the garlic and ginger. Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and chop the green onions finely.
In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the tofu cubes and cook until they are golden on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the shredded cabbage and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Stir in the cooked tofu, soy sauce, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring well to combine all the ingredients.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy this delicious high-protein stir-fried cabbage as a main dish or side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1108 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.0 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1862 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 77.0 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2911 mg | 224% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2160 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
