Zesty Ginger Vegetable-Tofu Stir-Fry with Brown Rice

Gingered Vegetable-Tofu Stir-Fry

Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Category: One Dish Meal
Servings: 4

Description:
Delight in the vibrant flavors of this Gingered Vegetable-Tofu Stir-Fry, a perfect dish to share and savor. Packed with colorful vegetables and the heartiness of tofu, it’s an ideal meal for those looking for something quick yet satisfying.

Ingredients

Quantity	Ingredient
1 cup	Water
1/4 cup	Dry sherry or dry white wine
2 tbsp	Soy sauce
4 tsp	Cornstarch
1/2 tsp	Sugar
1 tbsp	Canola oil
1 tbsp	Fresh ginger, minced
2 cups	Fresh asparagus, chopped
1 cup	Yellow squash, sliced
1/2 cup	Green onions, chopped
14 oz	Extra firm tofu, cubed
1/2 cup	Toasted pine nuts or almonds
2 cups	Cooked brown rice

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	416.2
Total Fat	19.2 g
Saturated Fat	1.9 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	522.3 mg
Total Carbohydrates	38 g
Dietary Fiber	6.1 g
Sugars	5.3 g
Protein	14.7 g

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the water, dry sherry or wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar until smooth. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
Heat the Wok: Add canola oil to a wok or large skillet, adjusting the amount as necessary for cooking. Preheat over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers.
Stir-Fry Ginger: Add the minced fresh ginger to the hot oil and stir-fry for approximately 15 seconds, allowing the ginger to release its aromatic flavor.
Add Vegetables: Incorporate the chopped asparagus and sliced yellow squash into the wok. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes until they begin to soften but still retain their vibrant color and crunch.
Include Green Onions: Add the chopped green onions and continue to stir-fry for another 1.5 minutes, or until the asparagus reaches a crisp-tender texture.
Remove Vegetables: Carefully remove the vegetables from the wok and set aside on a plate.
Cook the Tofu: In the same wok, add the cubed tofu. Stir gently for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing it to cook until lightly browned on all sides.
Combine Ingredients: Return the sautéed vegetables to the wok with the tofu. Stir everything together gently to combine.
Thicken the Sauce: Stir the prepared sauce and pour it into the hot wok. Cook and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and bubbles.
Finish Cooking: Cover the wok and let the mixture cook for an additional minute or until everything is heated through and coated with the luscious sauce.
Serve: Gently stir in the toasted pine nuts or almonds. Serve the gingered vegetable-tofu stir-fry over a bed of cooked brown rice for a complete meal.