This Spicy Sesame Tofu Stir Fry is a healthier homemade version of a popular Chinese restaurant take-out. Lightly pan-fried crispy tofu bites tossed with crunchy snow peas, tender mushrooms, and nutty sesame seeds – all coated in a sweet soy glaze with a punch of heat! It is a hearty and delicious comfort foodthat only takes 30 minutes to make using one pan.

PREP TIME
15 mins
COOK TIME
15 mins
TOTAL TIME
30 mins
COURSE
Dinner, Lunch
CUISINE
Asian
SERVINGS
3 servings
CALORIES
288 kcal
INGREDIENTS

¼ cup of soy sauce
▢1 Tablespoon of sherry or red wine vinegar
▢1 teaspoon of rice vinegar
▢2 teaspoons of cornstarch
▢1 Tablespoon of sugar
▢½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes This is to make it medium-hot. Adjust accordingly.
▢2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil divided
▢1 block of tofu pressed and cubed
▢1 shallot sliced
▢2 cloves garlic sliced
▢½ pound of snow peas
▢½ cup of sliced mushrooms
▢1 Tablespoon of sesame seeds
▢Cooked rice for serving (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS

Add the soy sauce, both kinds of vinegar, cornstarch, sugar, and red pepper flakes to a bowl and whisk together.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high heat and cook the tofu until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium, add another tablespoon of oil, and saute the shallots and garlic for about a minute. Add the snow peas, mushrooms, and sesame seeds and stir frequently until the peas turn nice and green.
Add the tofu and sauce mixture and cook until the sauce begins to thicken, about a minute.
Serve by itself or on a bed of rice.

NUTRITION
Calories: 288kcal
Carbohydrates: 19g
Protein: 17g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 1g
Sodium: 1097mg
Potassium: 302mg
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 9g
Vitamin A: 921IU
Vitamin C: 47mg
Calcium: 236mg
Iron: 4mg