When you calculate the time spent driving to and from the restaurant, this dish is probably faster than regular takeout. And with your own fresh ingredients and only 1 tablespoon of oil in the mix, it’s surely a lot healthier.

Serves: 4
Prep: 8 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 20 min
Ingredients

  • 1 container (14 ounces) firm light tofu
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted cashews
  • 3 scallions, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice

Directions

1. Place the tofu on a paper towel set on a dinner plate. Top with a second paper towel and another dinner plate. Place a can or other similar weight on the upper plate and leave for 20 minutes to press excess water from the tofu.

2. Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Combine the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and cornstarch in a small bowl.

3. Add the broccoli to the boiling water, return to a boil, and cook for 1 minute, or until bright green. Drain and set aside.

4. Transfer the tofu to a cutting board and cut into 1/2″ to 3/4″ cubes. Heat 2 teaspoons of the sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly golden. Transfer the tofu to a plate and set aside.

5. Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the skillet. Add the pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Stir in the broccoli and tofu, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes, or until hot. Stir the soy sauce mixture to recombine and add to the skillet along with the cashews. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the scallions. Serve over the rice.

Nutritional Facts per serving

Calories     386.4 cal
Fat    15.2 g
Saturated fat    2.3 g
Cholesterol    0 mg
Sodium    331 mg
Carbohydrates    48.8 g
Total sugars    11.8 g
Dietary fiber    6.4 g
Protein    16.7 g