Healthy Mushroom Tofu Stir-Fry — Quick Veg Dinner Idea
A quick, protein-rich vegan stir-fry with crispy tofu and savory mushrooms in a garlic-soy glaze — ready in just 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 2–3 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch (plus 1 tbsp for tofu)
- 1–2 tbsp oil (for frying)
- Drizzle sesame oil (optional)
- Optional: green onions, sesame seeds, chili flakes
Instructions
- Press and cube tofu. Toss with 1 tbsp cornstarch and a pinch of salt.
- Pan-fry tofu in oil until crispy on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In same pan, sauté mushrooms until browned. Add garlic and ginger.
- Whisk sauce ingredients in a bowl and pour into pan.
- Return tofu, toss to coat in sauce until thickened and glossy.
- Finish with sesame oil and garnish. Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Use tamari for gluten-free.
- Add veggies or heat to customize.
- Best served fresh but stores well for 3–4 days.