Vegan Mongolian Tofu
This vegan Mongolian tofu recipe is so easy to make and so delicious! Tofu is marinated in a savory sauce and then cooked with onions, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger. Serve over rice or noodles for an easy and tasty meal.
Ingredients
Crispy Marinated Tofu
- 14 oz firm or extra-firm tofu
- ½ tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
Mongolian Sauce
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Instructions
Crispy Marinated Tofu
- Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes to remove some of the water.
- Once the tofu has been pressed, cut it into 1 inch cubes and toss with the soy sauce and oil. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.
- After the tofu has finished marinating, sprinkle the corn starch over the tofu and toss to coat.
- Place the tofu in a single layer in an air fryer and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, turning the tofu at least once.
Mongolian Sauce And Vegetables
- Stir fry the onions, red bell peppers, and broccoli in a wok or cast iron pan over high heat until cooked through.
- Once the vegetables are cooked, remove from the pan and set aside.
- To prepare the sauce, heat 1 tablespoon oil in the pan and saute the garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the soy sauce, water, light brown sugar, and orange zest to the pan and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, turn the heat down to low and add the corn starch and water mix. Stir constantly until the sauce is thick and any cloudiness from the corn starch has disappeared.
- Once the sauce is ready, add the tofu and vegetables back to the pan and stir to coat in the sauce.
- Serve over brown rice and enjoy!
Notes
If you don't have an air fryer, you can either pan fry the tofu over a medium-high heat until golden brown or bake it in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 2810mgPotassium: 1037mgFiber: 6gSugar: 35g
* Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary based on brands of ingredients used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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