Oriental Blend

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Oriental Blend, a quick and healthy stir-fry bursting with Asian-inspired ingredients. Featuring golden, crispy tofu coated in cornstarch and complemented by a colorful medley of broccoli, red bell pepper, snap peas, and carrots, this dish offers a perfect balance of protein and vegetables. The magical trio of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil creates a rich, savory glaze that ties everything together. With just 35 minutes from prep to plate, this recipe is ideal for busy nights and serves beautifully over fragrant jasmine rice. Don't forget the sprinkle of sesame seeds for that final nutty crunch! Perfect for vegetarian dinners, this Oriental Blend offers bold flavors and satisfying textures that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g firm tofu
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 200 g broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 carrot
• 150 g snap peas
• 3 green onions
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 3 cups cooked jasmine rice

Directions

Step 1

Press the tofu for 10-15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

Toss the tofu cubes in cornstarch until evenly coated.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the tofu cubes and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

Chop the broccoli into small florets, slice the red bell pepper into thin strips, peel and julienne the carrot, and trim the snap peas. Chop the green onions into 2-inch pieces.

Step 6

Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.

Step 7

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat.

Step 8

Add the broccoli, red bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

Step 9

Push the vegetables to the sides of the skillet and add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the center. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 10

Stir the garlic and ginger into the vegetables, then add the tofu back to the skillet.

Step 11

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce over the skillet and toss everything to coat evenly.

Step 12

Remove from heat and sprinkle sesame seeds over the stir-fry.

Step 13

Serve the Oriental Blend over cooked jasmine rice, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1720.3 grams (1720.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1953

Total Fat 80.30g	103%
Saturated Fat 11.40g	57%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.70g
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 2424mg	105%
Total Carbohydrate 246.10g	89%
Dietary Fiber 23.10g	83%
Total Sugars 28.80g
Protein 78.70g	157%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 936mg	72%
Iron 14mg	79%
Potassium 1556mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.7%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 48.7%