Name: Sunflower Seed and Tofu Stir-Fry Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 block of extra firm tofu, drained and pressed; 2 tbsp cornstarch; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup broccoli florets; 1 cup chopped carrots; 1 cup sliced bell peppers; 1/2 cup sunflower seeds; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; Green onions, for garnish

Sunflower Seed and Tofu Stir-Fry Recipe

Gabriela Childress Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Sunflower Seed and Tofu Stir-Fry

A vegan-friendly stir-fry dish made with protein-packed tofu and crunchy sunflower seeds.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 block of extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
2 tbsp cornstarch
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup sliced bell peppers
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
Green onions, for garnish

Instructions

Cut the tofu into cubes and toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook until crispy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers and cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender.
Add the sunflower seeds and cooked tofu to the pan.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and sesame oil. Pour over stir-fry mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Serve hot with green onions as garnish.