Vegetable and Tofu Stir-Fry with Hoisin Sauce

This simple vegetable and tofu stir-fry is a weeknight lifesaver. It's quick, easy, and packed with flavor. The hoisin sauce adds a sweet and savory flavor to the vegetables and tofu, and the soy sauce and rice vinegar add a bit of acidity and depth. Serve over rice or noodles, and you've got a satisfying meal that's ready in under 10 minutes.

I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I had some leftover vegetables in the fridge, and I wanted to use them up. I also had some tofu in the freezer, so I decided to add that to the stir-fry. I didn't have any hoisin sauce on hand, but I did have some soy sauce and rice vinegar, so I used those to make a quick sauce. The result was a delicious and satisfying stir-fry that was ready in under 10 minutes.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp grapeseed oil
• 1 cup sliced onion
• 1 cup sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup sliced zucchini
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 14 oz extra firm tofu, cubed
• ¼ cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add tofu, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water to the skillet.
4. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes more.
5. Serve over rice or noodles, if desired.

Why It Works

• The grapeseed oil has a high smoke point, which makes it ideal for stir-frying.
• The vegetables are cut into uniform pieces, which helps them to cook evenly.
• The hoisin sauce adds a sweet and savory flavor to the stir-fry.
• The soy sauce and rice vinegar add a bit of acidity and depth to the stir-fry.
• The stir-fry is cooked over high heat, which helps to brown the vegetables and tofu.