Sugar-Free Sauteed Vegetables with Tofu
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant recipe for Sugar-Free Sautéed Vegetables with Tofu, a wholesome and flavorful dish that's perfect for clean eating. Packed with colorful veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, and spinach, and paired with golden-brown tofu cubes, this stir-fry is both nourishing and satisfying. Seasoned with low-sodium soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of black pepper, it delivers a rich umami flavor without added sugars. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, it’s a nutrient-rich, vegan-friendly meal ready in just 30 minutes. Serve as a standalone dish or pair it with quinoa or brown rice for a heartier option—this easy, healthy recipe is ideal for a quick yet delicious plant-based dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 14 ounces Firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large Yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium Zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium Red onion, sliced
- 1.5 cups Broccoli florets
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 cups Spinach leaves
Instructions
Drain and press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the tofu cubes to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until all sides are golden brown.
Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, broccoli florets, and minced garlic.
Stir-fry the vegetables for about 5 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Return the tofu to the skillet and add the soy sauce, tossing everything to combine.
Season with black pepper and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Add the spinach leaves and cook for another 1 minute until the spinach is wilted.
Sprinkle the sautéed vegetables and tofu with sesame seeds before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your sugar-free sautéed vegetables with tofu.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
891 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.4 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1691 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 60.7 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 838 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2624 mg | 56% | |
*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.
