Sesame-Ginger Tofu Stir-Fry with Cauliflower Rice

Step 1: Press and marinate the tofu

Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cube it and marinate in soy sauce for 30 minutes.

• 1 block of tofu
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Step 2: Cook the marinated tofu

In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated tofu and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Marinated tofu from step 1

Step 3: Sauté the vegetables

In the same skillet, add vegetable oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add the sliced bell pepper, snow peas, and julienned carrot. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 inch ginger (grated)
• 1 bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 cup snow peas
• 1 carrot (julienned)

Step 4: Make the sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and maple syrup. Pour the sauce over the stir-fried vegetables and toss to coat.

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Step 5: Combine the tofu and vegetables

Return the cooked tofu to the skillet and toss to combine with the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

• Cooked tofu from step 2
• Stir-fried vegetables from step 3
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step 6: Cook the cauliflower rice

In a separate skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the grated cauliflower and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 head of cauliflower (grated)

Step 7: Serve the dish

Serve the sesame-ginger tofu stir-fry over the cauliflower rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

• Sesame-ginger tofu stir-fry from steps 1-5
• Cauliflower rice from step 6
• Sliced green onions
• Sesame seeds