Tofu Stir Fry

I made this recipe last night for dinner, it was so good! I loved all the fresh veggies and the sauce was just enough to add flavor but not overpower the dish. I found that I did need to double the sauce, but you might be fine.  I added shrimp to my dish and I think that chicken would be good as well. Now I know that some of you might be afraid of tofu, but when prepared like this it is really good. Just be sure to get the firm or extra firm. I like to get my tofu nice and crispy in the pan. We ate this dish over rice, and I think it would be good over noodles as well. ENJOY!

INGREDIENTS

1 pound firm tofu

2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, plus more for serving

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1 tablespoon canola oil

2 small onions, cut into wedges

9 ounces button mushrooms, quartered

1 large red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into 1-inch squares

1 1/4 pounds bok choy, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, stem and green pieces separated

1/4 pound snow peas, trimmed

1tsp ground ginger or more to taste

1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons cold water

Lime wedges, for serving

DIRECTIONS

Halve tofu block lengthwise; slice each half into 8 rectangles. Arrange on a paper towel-lined baking sheet; top with more paper towels and another baking sheet. Weigh down with canned goods or a skillet. Refrigerate overnight or at least 20 minutes. I threw mine in the fridge while I was cutting my veggies and it was the perfect amount of time!

Transfer tofu to a shallow dish. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil with 1 tablespoon water; pour over tofu. Marinate 5 minutes (reserve marinade).

Heat canola oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat. Cook tofu until golden. Set tofu aside.

Stirring constantly, cook onions in skillet over high heat until browned, 5 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 2 minutes. Add red pepper and bok choy stems; cook 3 minutes. Add peas and ginger; cook 1 minute. Add marinade, cornstarch mixture, bok choy greens, and tofu. Cook until heated through. Season with soy sauce as desired. Serve with limes.