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Tofu Stir Fry
Tofu Stir Fry: a lunch that fits High cholesterol.
Adapted from Skinnytaste
- High cholesterol
- Dairy-free
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart health
- Mediterranean
- Balanced
- Vegetarian
- Low-carb
- DASH diet

Ingredients
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce)
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar for vegan)
- 16 ounces super firm tofu (drained, pressed)
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 1 tablespoons neutral oil (such as grapeseed or canola)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 red bell pepper (diced 1/2 inch)
- 1 small bunch of broccolini (chopped 1-inch)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
Method
- In a small bowl combine soy sauce, vegetable broth and honey. Set aside.
- Once the tofu has drained, slice in half then into 1/2 inch cubes and place into a large bowl and season with 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
- Sprinkle cornstarch on top and gently toss with your hands to ensure all tofu pieces are covered.
- In a large nonstick skillet or wok, add 1 tablespoon oil and heat to medium-high.
- Add the tofu and let it get crispy without touching it or flipping for 3-4 minutes, then repeat on all sides.4 min timer
- Remove tofu and set aside.
- To the skillet at medium heat, add sesame oil, red peppers, broccolini and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.5 min timer
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook 30 to 60 seconds.1 min timer
- Add the tofu and sauce, toss and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until sauce is slightly thickened and the tofu is heated through.2 min timer
- Top with sesame seeds.
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