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.
Equipment
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
Instructions
- Put some water on the boil for the noodles
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the rest of the veg including the fresh grated ginger and cook for another 3-4 minutes, tossing regularly.
- Get the noodles cooking in another saucepan, and cook according to the packet instructions.
- Add the sauce to the veggies and tofu and cook on a medium/high heat for anther 5 minutes.
- Once the noodles are cooked, drain and add to a bowl. Add the stir fry from the pan.
- Top with chopped coriander leaves for an extra flavour experience - optional
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.
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
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