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baby bok choy stir fry on white plate with chopsticks and green napkin

Baby Bok Choy with Tofu Stir-fry

5 from 9 votes
Try this light and flavorful Asian inspired stir-fry for a quick and delicious vegan main dish. This makes an excellent lunch to pack for work or dinner for your family or guests!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Pressing and marinating 25 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese, Japanese
Calories: 151

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces extra-firm tofu
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon tamari sauce reduced sodium
  • ½ chopped green onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced divided
  • 1 teaspoon peanut or vegetable oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 2 heads baby bok choy, chopped into 2" pieces
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water or vegetable broth
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Nonstick wok or large frying pan
  • Wooden or bamboo spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • paring knife
  • Medium-sized bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Tablespoon

Method
 

  1. Slice the tofu into cubes of about an inch. Press them between paper towels by placing them between plates with something heavy on top for 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the marinade with 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil, tamari sauce, chopped green onion, and 1 chopped clove of garlic. Mix these together in a medium sized bowl.
  3. Place the pressed tofu cubes into the bowl with marinade, mixing gently so it is coated. Let them sit for 10 - 15 minutes.
  4. Place the 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil and the peanut or vegetable oil into the wok or frying pan over medium heat.
  5. Add the tofu with the marinade to the pan. Let the tofu cook for 4 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add the onions and peppers to the pan. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
  7. Add the bok choy, hoisin sauce, water, and black pepper to the wok or pan. Cook and stir for another 2 - 3 minutes until the bok choy is bright green.
  8. Top with sesame seeds and serve with rice or noodles as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 373mgPotassium: 335mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 136IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can use a variety of vegetables in this dish.
If you wish, marinate the tofu in the refrigerator for up to a day.
The nutrition estimate is from Spoonacular, which is based mainly on USDA data. Low-sodium vegetable broth was used.

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