Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 37 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
2lbsfirm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
3tablespoonsreduced-sodium soy sauce
2 1/4 cups vegetable broth or 2 1/4 cupswater
3/4 cupbrown rice
1tablespoon canola oil or 1tablespoonolive oil
4clovesgarlic, peeled and minced
1mediumyellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1lbbroccoli, washed,trimmed,and cut into bite-size pieces
2largered peppers, washed,cored,seeded,and thinly sliced
1/2 lbbutton mushroom, washed and thinly sliced
1 (6ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained
1/2 teaspoondried basil
1/2 teaspoondried oregano
1/2 teaspoonground black pepper
1/4 cupsesame seeds
Directions
Place tofu in a colander and drain 10 minutes.
Pat dry with paper towels.
Place soy sauce in a shallow dish, add tofu, cover, refrigerate, and marinate 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour, turning once.
In medium covered saucepan, bring 2 cups vegetable broth or water to a boil.
Slowly stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to low.
Simmer 40 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a wok, large skillet, or heavy saucepan over medium-high flame.
Add garlic and onion and sauté until onions are wilted, 1-2 minutes .
Add broccoli and red peppers, the remaining 1 1/4 cup broth or water, and cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.
Add mushrooms, water chestnuts, basil, oregano, and black pepper and continue to cook 2 more minutes, or until mushrooms are soft.
Addsesame seeds and the marinated tofu with soy sauce, and cook, stirring gently, until tofu is heated through, about 5 minutes.
Serve over the cooked rice.
Reviews
“Very, very good recipe!This was the first time I cooked with tofu, and am glad it was this dish that I tried it with.Will go on to use tofu again and it was thanks to this dish.Thnx for posting mielhollinger!”
“Very good.I used regular soy sauce, frozen broccoli thawed, and a couple zucchini.I also added sesame oil instead of seeds.We really liked it, very filling and healthy.I often add a few raisins for a bit of a sweet taste.”
“The red peppers and broccoli ended up soft and soggy because the recipe stated they cook for 5 minutes, then 2 minutes, then another 5 minutes – total 12 minutes.I usually stir fry for a short time eg 3-5mins total, and opt for crunchy vegetables.”