Sesame Tofu with Mixed Vegetables over Rice
Spicy, garlicky and crisped to perfection, this recipe for Sesame Tofu with Mixed Vegetables over Rice from One Bite Vegan will satisfy all your savory cravings!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 572kcal
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
Main ingredients
- 2 cups white rice
- 1 pound extra firm tofu drained and cut into cubes
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup snow peas or sugar snap peas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage napa, green, or red
- 3 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seed oil
- 1 tbsp canola oil
Instructions
- Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add the tofu cubes and stir well. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- Cook the rice according to the rice package instructions.
- Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium heat. Toast the sesame seeds until golden brown. Set aside.
- Add the canola and sesame oil to the pan and bring up to temperature. With a slotted spoon scoop the tofu out of the bowl and lightly fry until golden brown. Remove from pan with the slotted spoon and set aside.
- Turn the heat to high and add the vegetables. Stir-fry for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Return the tofu to the pan and add the reserved marinade. Cook for 2 minutes. Sprinkle the sesame seeds all over. Serve immediately over steamed rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 913mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 610IU | Vitamin C: 62.4mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 4.4mg