Spicy Tofu Stir-fry

This Spicy Tofu Stir-fry is a vibrant and flavorful Keto Korean dish that combines crispy tofu with colorful vegetables, all tossed in a spicy sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it’s both satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients

• Firm Tofu - 300 grams
• Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Red Bell Pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced
• Soy Sauce (low sodium) - 3 tablespoons
• Gochujang (Korean chili paste) - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame Oil - 1 teaspoon
• Green Onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame Seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Press the tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into 1-inch cubes.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add the sliced red bell pepper and zucchini to the pan, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, gochujang, and sesame oil. Pour this sauce over the vegetables and stir well to combine.
6. Return the crispy tofu to the pan, tossing everything together to coat the tofu and vegetables in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Adjust salt to taste.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 22 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from tofu, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbs, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.

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