Marinated Tofu Stir Fry (Vegan, GF)

Learn how to make this delicious vegan, low carb, gluten free tofu recipe. Smoked tofu is marinated to yield more depth in flavour then pan fried and tossed with stir fried vegetables/zoodles. This is definitely a vegan dish that is filling, low carb and flavoursome.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 Extra firm smoked tofu ((8oz/225g) chopped into cubes)
• 1/4 cup organic soy(a) sauce or coconut aminos ((60ml))
• 1 tbsp all purpose seasoning ((15g) see notes for the link)
• 1 tsp parsley ((5g))
• 1 tsp garlic granules ((5g))
• 2 tbsp maple syrup ((30g) agave nectar or coconut nectar)
• 3 tbsp warm water ((45g))
• 1 1/2 tsp tapioca starch ((7.4g) can use arrow root or potato starch)
• 1 1/2 tsp sesame seed oil ((7.4g))
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger ((2.5g))
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder ((2.5g))
• 1 lb Mixed stir fry vegetables ((550g) I used a frozen pack)
• 1 zucchini/courgette (large, spiralised )

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- For the marinate ---
2. 2Place the ingredients that are listed for the marinated tofu in a small bowl and whisk together.
3. 3Place the tofu cubes in a deep baking dish and slowly pour all of the marinade over the tofu.
4. 4Tilt the dish to the side and baste the tofu cubes a few times before setting it aside for a few hours or overnight for more depth in flavour (I highly recommend overnight).
5. 5--- To make the stir fry ---
6. 6Add the coconut oil to a deep skillet/wok/frying pan( use a good non stick pan, very important) on medium heat.
7. 7Remove the tofu cubes from the marinade (reserve the marinade, don't throw it away), add them to the pan and brown both sides.
8. 8Meanwhile pour the marinade into a small saucepan, on low heat and stir until it starts to thicken slightly (it should take a few minutes) then set aside.
9. 9Once the tofu is browned remove from the pan and set aside.
10. 10Add the vegetables (you should still have some excess oil left in the pan, if not add melt 1 tbsp more) and proceed to stir fry until the veggies become tender/crisp (this will take several minutes).
11. 11Start to drizzle half of the marinate/sauce over the vegetables and stir.
12. 12Fold the zoodles (zucchini/courgette noodles) into the other vegetables and add the rest of the marinate/sauce.
13. 13Finally add the tofu cubes to the pan then carefully fold into the stir fried vegetables.