Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tofu

Ingredients:

For the Stir-Fry:

• 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• Assorted vegetables (such as bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, snow peas, and mushrooms), sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Stir-Fry Sauce:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

For Serving:

• Cooked brown rice or quinoa

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the stir-fry sauce: soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or agave syrup, minced ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.

2. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed tofu and cook until it's golden brown and slightly crispy on all sides. Remove tofu from the skillet and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sliced vegetables and stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes, or until they're tender-crisp.

4. Return the cooked tofu to the skillet with the vegetables.

5. Pour the stir-fry sauce over the tofu and vegetables. Toss to coat everything in the sauce and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.

6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

7. Serve the vegetable and tofu stir-fry over cooked brown rice or quinoa.

Enjoy this flavorful and colorful Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tofu, a wholesome and plant-based dish that brings together a variety of crisp vegetables and protein-rich tofu, all coated in a savory and slightly sweet stir-fry sauce.