Vegan Teriyaki Tofu Stir-Fry (Printable)

A colorful plant-based teriyaki tofu dish with crisp vegetables and savory glaze baked for easy dinner.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Tofu and Vegetables

01 - 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
02 - 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 medium red onion, sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Teriyaki Sauce

09 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
10 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
13 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
15 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
16 - 1/4 cup water

→ Optional Garnishes

17 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
18 - 2 green onions, sliced
19 - Steamed jasmine rice or brown rice for serving

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange cubed tofu, broccoli florets, bell peppers, and red onion on the sheet pan. Drizzle with vegetable oil, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
03 - Bake for 20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until vegetables are tender and tofu is golden.
04 - In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking continuously until thickened, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
05 - Pour the teriyaki sauce over the tofu and vegetables on the pan. Toss gently to coat. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
06 - Remove from the oven, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over steamed rice if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fuss-Free Preparation: By roasting everything on a single sheet pan, you save time on both cooking and washing up.
  • Packed with Nutrients: This dish is loaded with plant-based protein and fiber-rich vegetables.
  • Versatile Glaze: The homemade teriyaki sauce offers a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and zingy flavors that beat any store-bought version.
02 -
  • Uniformly cut your vegetables to ensure they all roast at the same rate.
  • When making the sauce, keep whisking continuously as it thickens to prevent any cornstarch lumps from forming.
  • Double-check ingredient labels if you have strict allergen requirements, specifically for the soy sauce and tofu.
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