Tofu Green Onion Stir Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this quick and flavorful Tofu Green Onion Stir Fry, a perfect fusion of simplicity and taste. Packed with golden-crisp tofu cubes, aromatic garlic and ginger, and vibrant green onions, this recipe creates the ultimate plant-based stir-fry that’s both satisfying and healthy. The rich soy-sesame sauce, with just a hint of white pepper for optional heat, coats every bite in delicious, umami-rich goodness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is a breeze to prepare, featuring everyday ingredients like firm tofu and pantry staples. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a wholesome meal, or enjoy it as a stand-alone vegetarian delight. Boost your dinner table with this easy, protein-packed recipe that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams firm tofu
- 6 stalks green onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil)
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Press the tofu for 15-20 minutes to remove excess water. Once pressed, cut it into 1-inch cubes.
Thinly slice the green onions, separating the white and green parts. Mince the garlic and ginger.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.
Heat the neutral cooking oil in a large non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the tofu cubes to the skillet and pan-fry them for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove the tofu and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté the white parts of the green onions, garlic, and ginger for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Return the tofu to the skillet. Pour the sauce over the tofu and toss to coat evenly. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the green parts of the green onions and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Turn off the heat, sprinkle with white pepper (if using), and garnish with sesame seeds.
Serve hot as a main dish or side dish, optionally paired with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.1 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 452 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 717 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 363 mg | 8% | |
*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.
