Tofu Vegetable Noodle Stir-Fry
A colorful and nutritious stir-fry featuring crispy tofu, vibrant vegetables, and noodles tossed in a savory Asian-inspired sauce. A quick and satisfying vegan meal perfect for any night of the week.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
- 200g firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 200g noodles (rice noodles or lo mein)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for tofu)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup snap peas
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or sugar (optional)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Toss tofu cubes in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan over medium heat. Add tofu and cook until all sides are golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add carrots, bell pepper, broccoli, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and maple syrup (if using).
- Return tofu to the pan, add cooked noodles, and pour in the sauce. Toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Press tofu for at least 15 minutes for best texture.
- Use any mix of vegetables you have on hand.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Gluten-free soy sauce makes this dish gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tofu stir-fry, vegan noodles, vegetable stir fry, quick vegan dinner, Asian tofu recipe