Garden Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Bean curd16 Ounce
 3 small carrots, cut into thirds
 Broccoli4 Ounce, cut into pieces
 2 green onions, bias-sliced into 1 1/2-inch lengths
 Chicken broth1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Soy sauce2 Tablespoon
 Cornstarch1 Tablespoon
 Cooking oil1 Tablespoon
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), minced
 Ginger root1/2 Teaspoon, grated
 1 cup sliced crookneck squash
 1 medium tomato, cut into thin wedges
 2 cups hot cooked brown rice
 Peanuts1/2 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

Place tofu in a double thickness of cheese-cloth or paper toweling.
Press gently to extract as much moisture as possible.
Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes; set aside.
In a covered saucepan cook carrots and broccoli in boiling salted water for 3 minutes.
Add onions.
Cook 2 minutes more; drain well.
Stir together chicken broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch; set aside.
Preheat a wok or large skillet over high heat; add cooking oil.
Stir-fry cubed tofu 3 to 4 minutes or till golden.
Remove and set aside.
Add more oil, if necessary.
Stir-fry garlic and gingerroot for 30 seconds.
Add squash; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove; set aside.
Stir broth mixture; pour into wok.
Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes more.
Return tofu and vegetables to wok.
Add tomatoes; cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes or till heated through.
Serve over hot brown rice.
Top with peanuts.
If desired, pass additional soy sauce.
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