Tofu stir-fry with Asian greens, chilli and lemongrass

Serves: 4

Time to make: 25 mins

Ingredients

spray oil
400g firm tofu, diced in
2cm cubes
1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed, white part finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 long red chilli, de-seeded, finely chopped
2 medium-sized carrots, peeled, cut in thin matchsticks
1 red capsicum, de-seeded, thinly sliced
1 bunch choy sum, trimmed
1 bunch (3 cups) Chinese broccoli, leaves and stems separated
2 tablespoons salt-reduced soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 cups cooked brown rice

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Instructions

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1 Spray a large wok with oil and set over a high heat. Add tofu in batches. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove tofu from wok and set aside.

2 Return wok to high heat and spray lightly with oil. Add lemongrass, garlic and chilli. Stir-fry for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add carrots and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add capsicum and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add choy sum, broccoli leaves and stems and 2 tablespoons water. Stir-fry for 2-3 more minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp.

3 Return tofu to wok. Add soy and sesame oil. Toss until well combined and heated through.

4 Divide rice among plates. Top with stir-fry and serve immediately.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Check tofu is gluten free.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 417 cal

Kilojoules 1750 kJ

Protein 20 g

Total fat 12 g

Saturated fat 2 g

Carbohydrates 50 g

Sugar 6 g

Dietary fibre 9 g

Sodium 340 mg

Calcium 270 mg

Iron 7 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.