Tofu Stir-Fry with Cauliflower Rice
Tofu Stir-Fry with Cauliflower Rice
© Chef Laura Bonicelli
Golden cubes of tofu sizzle alongside fluffy cauliflower rice, perfumed with aromatic tamari and a whisper of fiery sambal. A satisfying weeknight dinner that proves plant-based cooking can be both nourishing and deeply flavorful, ready in under thirty minutes.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
1 hr 5 min
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
- canola cooking spray
- 2 cupscauliflower rice
- 1/4 teaspoonKosher salt
- 1 8- ounce packageextra firm tofu
- 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt
- canola cooking spray
- 1/4 cupreduced-sodium tamari
- 4 teaspoonsSambal
- 2 tablespoonsrice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoonswhite miso paste
- canola cooking spray
- 1 medium-sized red onion (halved and vertically sliced)
- 12 ouncesbroccoli florets
- 3 large carrots -- peeled and sliced diagonally (peeled and sliced diagonally)
- 1 zucchini or summer squash (cut into half moons)
- 1 cupfresh snow peas
- 1 inchlong piece fresh ginger (minced fine, 1 to 2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425ºF.
- 2
Drain and cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes. Coat a parchment-covered baking sheet with canola cooking spray. Put the cubed tofu on the tray in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and spray with cooking spray. Bake for 25 to , until browning and crisping.
- 3
Mix the tamari, sambal, vinegar, and miso in a small bowl. Set aside. Prep the rest of the ingredients - combining the onion, broccoli, and carrots in one bowl; the zucchini and snow peas in another.
- 4
Heat a non-stick wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with canola cooking spray. Add in onions, carrots, and broccoli. Stir-fry for
- 5
Add in the zucchini, snow peas, and miso mixture. Stir fry until vegetables are crisp/tender. Stir in the ginger and continue to stir for one minute. Finally, stir in the cooked tofu. Remove to a serving plate.
- 6
Wipe the wok clean and spray heat over medium heat. Spray with canola cooking spray. Stir fry the cauliflower to the desired doneness for 1 to . Serve the stir-fry over the cauliflower rice.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (serves 4 servings)
* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Chef's Notes
Add your favorite nuts and serve with a mixture of short-grain brown rice and cauliflower rice for an MM-blue version of this dish.