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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Main Dishes

    Winter Vegetable Stir-Fry with Crispy Tofu

    Published: Jan 9, 2017 · by Nicole · Updated: Feb 15, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Winter Vegetable Stir-Fry with Crispy Tofu

    Stir-fries probably aren't what come to mind when most people think of comfort food, but for me, there isn't much that's more satisfying than a steaming hot plate of tender-crisp veggies smothered in gingery sauce.

    I especially enjoy my stir-fries in the colder months, though coming up with a nice mix of veggies can be a bit more challenging this time of year, since there's less variety available than during the summer. However, I will say this: the veggies that are readily available during the winter, namely root vegetables, cruciferous vegetables, and mushrooms, actually make a seriously satisfying stir-fry that's perfect for a cold winter evening.

    With that in mind, I created this winter vegetable stir-fry with a favorite from each category. Carrots as my root veggies give the dish a hint of sweetness, broccoli florets add some crunchy texture, and button mushrooms add a savory note. You can swap these out with your favorite winter veggies if you like. For some guidance, check out our guide to stir-frying without a recipe.

    Winter Vegetable Stir-Fry with Crispy Tofu

    I'm all about adding veggie protein into my stir-fries, and tofu is often my protein of choice. Since my goal here was to make something seriously satisfying and delicious, I cooked it up using my favorite crispy tofu cooking method, which also happens to be super easy. Just dredge tofu cubes in cornstarch and pan-fry in oil until deliciously crispy. This method does require a bit of oil, since the cornstarch tends to suck it up. It's totally worth it in my opinion, but if you're cutting down, feel free to try pan-frying the tofu without cornstarch, or even baking the tofu, which can be done without any oil at all.

    Recipe

    Winter Vegetable Stir-Fry with Crispy Tofu

    Winter Vegetable Stir-Fry with Crispy Tofu

    Piping hot veggies and crispy pan-fried tofu are drenched in a savory ginger-garlic sauce to make this hearty and satisfying winter vegetable stir-fry.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: vegetarian stir fry, winter vegetable stir-fry, Winter Vegetable Stir-Fry with Crispy Tofu
    Servings: 4 to 6 servings
    Calories: 330kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    For the sauce:

    • ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce optional, or to taste
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

    For the stir-fry:

    • 1 14 ounce package extra firm tofu, drained and pressed at least 30 minutes
    • ¼ cup cornstarch
    • ¼ to ⅓ cup canola oil or another high smoke point oil, divided
    • 8 ounces white button mushrooms cleaned and stemmed
    • 2 scallions chopped, white and green parts separated
    • 2 medium carrots sliced
    • 1 medium broccoli crown broken into florets

    For serving:

    • Cooked rice
    • Toasted sesame seeds
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    Instructions

    • Begin by making the sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, water, sriracha sauce, cornstarch, garlic and ginger. Set aside.
    • Next, make the stir-fry. Place the cornstarch into a medium bowl. Add the tofu cubes and toss a few times, to dredge the tofu cubes in cornstarch. Set aside the bowl, leaving the tofu cubes sitting in the cornstarch.
    • Coat the bottom of a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of canola oil and place over medium heat. When oil is hot, add mushrooms in a single layer. Cook until they begin to brown on the bottoms, about 5 minutes, then flip and cook until browned on opposite sides, about 5 minutes more. Remove the mushrooms from the skillet and transfer to a plate.
    • Coat the skillet with another 2 tablespoons of oil and raise heat to medium-high. Remove the tofu cubes from the cornstarch mixture, gently shaking off any excess cornstarch. Add the tofu cubes to the skillet in an even layer, cooking for about 10 to 12 minutes, and flipping 2 or 3 times to achieve browning on multiple sides. You can add a bit more oil to the skillet if it becomes too dry while the tofu cooks. Once tofu has finished cooking, remove it from the skillet and transfer it to a paper-towel lined plate.
    • If the skillet is dry at this point, add a dash or two of oil. Raise heat to high and add carrots and white parts of scallions, then stir-fry for 1 minute. Add broccoli, and continue to stir-fry until the veggies are tender-crisp and have brightened in color, about 3 minutes.
    • Add sauce to the skillet and cook just until it thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the green parts of the scallions, and return the mushrooms and tofu to to the skillet. Flip a few times to coat everything in sauce.
    • Immediately divide onto plates and serve with rice and a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 15gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1003mgPotassium: 995mgFiber: 6gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 6106IUVitamin C: 142mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Cat says

      January 09, 2017 at 9:23 pm

      That looks so good! I am definitely making it! I am a huge fan of anything stir fry.

      Cat // https://fromgirlc.wordpress.com

      Reply
      • Alissa says

        January 10, 2017 at 9:21 am

        Thanks Cat! I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    2. Cassie says

      January 11, 2017 at 3:26 pm

      The meal looks delicious, I'll definitely pass this on to some of my friends. I'm new to the Vegan world but am slowly switching.

      Reply
      • Alissa says

        January 13, 2017 at 9:34 am

        Thanks Cassie! I hope you and your friends enjoy it! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Ashley says

      February 01, 2017 at 12:26 pm

      Do you know about how many calories for each meal you have posted for the week of 1/30?

      Reply
      • Alissa says

        February 01, 2017 at 12:58 pm

        Hi Ashley! We don't calculate nutrition info, but here's a great tool if you'd like to try it out yourself: https://www.caloriecount.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php

        Reply
    4. Hilary says

      May 21, 2017 at 7:01 am

      I made this stir fry tonight and served it with brown rice. It was definitely tasty, but the time it took to cook was way, way off what the recipe says. The recipe states 15 minutes of cook time, however even in the directions the time stated adds up to 23 minutes. I found that the cooking time was more around the 30 minute mark as you had to cook several items seperately. I will look for a quicker stir fry for weeknights.

      Reply
    5. Jason says

      July 26, 2017 at 5:16 am

      I think that it is really great vegetarian recipe. I will try it later.

      Reply
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