Vegan Recipe: Tofu Bok Choy Stir Fry

Delectable Stir Fry Recipe: Bok Choy, Tofu, Scallions, Garlic, Peanuts

Recipe courtesy Nava Atlas, Vegetarian Kitchen

Quick & easy tofu stir-fry recipe. Keep it simple by using a prepared stir-fry sauce; serve over noodles or rice for a nourishing, satisfying supper.

Recipe Comment: 'I love this recipe, but I used peanut oil instead of canola for the stir-fry and then added a splash of (dark) sesame seed oil with the peanuts at the end - Tony A.

Total Prep & Cook Time: 20 Min

4 Servings

Nutrition Data, 262g Serving,: 251 cal, 9g carb, 20g fat, 603mg sodium, 3g fiber, 14g protein, low Cholesterol, good source Folate, Calcium, Vit A, C, K . Estimated glycemic load 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb firm or extra firm tofu
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3 to 4 scallions (or other green spring onion such as ramps or Egyptian onion), thinly sliced
• 1 good-sized bunch bok choy (stalks and leaves), sliced crosswise and rinsed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 to 4 Tbsp natural, good-quality stir-fry sauce - e.g. sweet & sour sauce
• 2 Tbsp water
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped peanuts, optional

Directions:

• Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• Press tofu between clean tea-towels or several layers of paper towel, then cut into 1/2-inch dice
• Heat the canola oil in a stir-fry pan or wide skillet
• Add the tofu and stir-fry over medium-high heat until golden on most sides
• Add the bok choy, scallions, garlic, stir-fry sauce, and 2 Tbsp of water
• Quickly stir together, then stir-fry for another 3 to 4 minutes, just until the bok choy and its leaves are wilted
• Stir in the optional peanuts and serve at once

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