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Tofu Cabbage Stir Fry in Just 20 Minutes

Tofu Cabbage Stir Fry in Just 20 Minutes for a Quick Vegan Meal

A quick and easy Tofu Cabbage Stir Fry that's vegan and ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 14 ounces tofu super firm or extra firm, pressed and drained
  • 4 cups cabbage sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce mix of light and dark
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey if not vegan
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 0.5 teaspoons bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
For Serving
  • 3 cups brown rice or quinoa for serving
  • fresh lime for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and bouillon. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced scallions and peppers; cook for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  4. Crumble the pressed tofu into the pan, add smoked paprika and ground coriander. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir in sliced cabbage; cook for 3-5 minutes until softened yet crunchy.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture, stir gently, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat, garnish with sliced scallions, and serve hot over brown rice or quinoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use super firm tofu for best texture and slice cabbage thinly for quick cooking.

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