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Crispy Tofu and Bok Choy Stir-fry Recipe

Contributors: Karman Meyer, RD

: Academy Information Services Team

Published: April 23, 2018

Reviewed: June 18, 2024

Crispy Tofu and Bok Choy Stir-fry Recipe
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A satisfying, flavorful vegetarian meal that's ready in less than 30 minutes! Brown rice contains more dietary fiber than white rice and provides a nice chewy texture to the stir-fry.

Ingredients

20 ounces microwaveable brown rice
1 tablespoon coconut oil
14 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed, cut into ½-inch cubes
8 cups bok choy, rinsed with leaves and stems chopped (about 2 heads of bok choy, or 4 baby bok choy)
¼ cup tamari or light soy sauce
2 teaspoons agave nectar or maple syrup
1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce, optional
Green onions, to garnish

Directions

Before you begin: Wash your hands.

  1. Prepare brown rice according to package directions. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add tofu cubes carefully. Cook for 2 minutes, then flip tofu to another side. You can remove the pan from heat while flipping tofu to avoid oil splatter. Cook tofu on at least 4 sides for crispy texture, cooking for 2 minutes on each side. Once cooked as desired, remove tofu from pan and set aside.
  3. Using the same skillet, sauté bok choy over medium heat for 2 minutes. While bok choy is cooking, combine tamari, agave nectar and Sriracha (if using) in a small bowl.
  4. Turn off heat and add sauce and cooked brown rice to skillet with bok choy and stir together. Add tofu cubes and mix together briefly to maintain crispiness of tofu. Top with sliced green onions and serve.

Cooking Note

  • Canola or sesame oil may be used in place of coconut oil.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 cup
Serves 4

Calories: 435; Total fat: 12g; Saturated fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 1,286mg; Carbohydrates: 66g; Fiber: 8g; Sugars: 8g; Protein: 23g; Potassium: N/A; Phosphorus: N/A

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