Tofu and Bok Choy Stir Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant Tofu and Bok Choy Stir Fry, a quick and healthy recipe bursting with flavor and texture. Firm, golden-crisp tofu cubes are paired with tender-crunchy bok choy in a savory, gingery soy sauce, accented with sesame oil for a nutty depth. The addition of minced garlic and an optional sprinkle of red chili flakes brings a delicious aromatic kick to this plant-based dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this stir-fry is perfect for busy nights and versatile enough to serve over steamed rice or noodles. Packed with protein and nutrients, it’s a satisfying, vegan-friendly meal that’s as easy to make as it is to devour!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 14 ounces firm tofu
- 4 cups bok choy
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 stalks green onions
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.25 teaspoons red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Press the tofu to remove excess water by wrapping it in a clean kitchen towel and placing a heavy object on top for 10 minutes. Once pressed, cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
Wash and chop the bok choy into bite-sized pieces. Separate the leafy greens from the thicker stems as they require different cooking times.
Mince the garlic and ginger, and slice the green onions thinly. Set these aromatics aside.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, cornstarch, water, and red chili flakes (if using) to create the stir fry sauce. Whisk until smooth.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove the tofu and set aside.
In the same skillet, add sesame oil and stir in the minced ginger and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Add the bok choy stems to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Then, add the leafy greens and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until tender but still crisp.
Return the tofu to the skillet along with the stir fry sauce. Toss everything together to coat and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Garnish the stir fry with sliced green onions and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
946 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.2 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2038 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 58.3 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1295 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 3404 mg | 72% | |
*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.
