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veggie stir fry with peanut lime sauce served in a bowl and ready to eat

15 Minute Veggie Tofu Stir Fry with Peanut Lime Sauce

This stir fry dish can be made in around 15 minutes. It's made with a delicious lime and peanut sauce, tofu and a mix of veggies. It's perfect for a quick, tasty and healthy dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 621
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 red onion (small)
  • 150 g bean sprouts
  • 150 g broccoli florets
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 200 g tofu
  • 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 1 lime
  • 150 g rice noodles
  • 1.5 tbsp peanut butter

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Put some water on the boil for the noodles
  2. Prepare the sauce by adding the peanut butter, maple syrup, lime juice and soy sauce to a container along with 4 tbsp of water. Stir until the peanut butter has dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
  3. Add the oil to a pan and bring to a high heat. Add the chopped onions and tofu and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, tossing regularly for even cooking.
  4. Add the rest of the veg including the fresh grated ginger and cook for another 3-4 minutes, tossing regularly.
  5. Get the noodles cooking in another saucepan, and cook according to the packet instructions.
  6. Add the sauce to the veggies and tofu and cook on a medium/high heat for anther 5 minutes.
  7. Once the noodles are cooked, drain and add to a bowl. Add the stir fry from the pan.
  8. Top with chopped coriander leaves for an extra flavour experience - optional

Nutrition

Calories: 621kcalCarbohydrates: 97gProtein: 21gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 731mgPotassium: 735mgFiber: 9gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2364IUVitamin C: 167mgCalcium: 231mgIron: 4mg

Notes

If you like a thicker sauce, you can thicken the sauce by adding a tablespoon of cornflour to a cup with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Stir until the cornflour is fully dissolved and you are left with a milky liquid. Add to the sauce while cooking. 

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