One of the best meals you can cook as a vegan is a stir-fry and here’s why. First, it’s super healthy. Starring vegetables and tofu, it’s got lots of nutrients and protein. Second, it’s easy to make. It doesn’t require any complicated techniques and can come together quickly, making it perfect for a weeknight. And third, it’s delicious. You’ll never get bored of it since you can always change up ingredients.
Here’s a version we like, but it’s super flexible: choose different sauces and veggies if it suits you.
Ingredients
- Oil
- Firm or extra-firm tofu
- Onion
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Carrots
- Peas
- Bell pepper
- Soy sauce or teriyaki sauce
- Rice to serve on the side (optional)
Directions
First, you’ll want to press your tofu. This just means putting something heavy on it so the water will drain out, allowing it to get nice and crispy when you cook it. This is technically an optional step, but it can really improve the flavor of the tofu. Whether you use a tofu press or just something heavy, leave the tofu to press for at least an hour for best results. While the tofu is pressing, chop up all of your veggies into bite-sized pieces. After the tofu is pressed, do the same with it.
Heat up the oil on medium heat. Add onions and sautee until translucent. Add tofu, allowing it to brown and crisp up. Add the veggies, stir, and cook until the veggies soften up. Stir in your sauce of choice. Serve on a bed of white or brown rice if desired.
