Thai Basil Stir-Fry

This Thai Basil Stir-Fry is a vibrant and aromatic vegan dish that combines fresh vegetables and fragrant Thai basil in a savory sauce. Perfectly quick to prepare, it delivers a satisfying meal bursting with flavor and nutrition.

Ingredients

• Thai basil - 1 cup, loosely packed
• Firm tofu - 200 grams, cubed
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce (vegan) - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges for serving

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the cubed tofu to the skillet and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown on all sides. Remove the tofu and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the sliced bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot to the skillet, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, vegan oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a sauce.
6. Return the tofu to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables and tofu.
7. Add the Thai basil and chili flakes, and stir-fry for an additional minute until the basil is wilted.
8. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from tofu.
• High in vitamins and minerals from a variety of fresh vegetables.

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