Honey Garlic Tofu Stirfry Recipe

Name: Honey Garlic Tofu Stirfry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided; 8 ounces extra firm tofu, diced; 2 -4 cups chopped vegetables (recipe calls for bok choy, carrots, zucchini, and portabello mushrooms); sesame seeds, for garnishing; Honey Garlic Sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1/2 small onion, diced finely; 6 garlic cloves, monced; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder; 1 pinch cayenne; sea salt, to taste; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch or 1/2 tablespoon arrowroot, as needed to thicken

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
8 ounces extra firm tofu, diced
2 -4 cups chopped vegetables (recipe calls for bok choy, carrots, zucchini, and portabello mushrooms)
sesame seeds, for garnishing
Honey Garlic Sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 small onion, diced finely
6 garlic cloves, monced
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
1 pinch cayenne
sea salt, to taste
1/4 cup water
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch or 1/2 tablespoon arrowroot, as needed to thicken

1
In a large sautee pan or wok, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil over high heat. Sautee tempeh until golden. Add rest of sesame oil. Add in vegetables one at a time, heartiest ones first, stirring as you go until all vegetables are cooked. This should only take about five minutes.
2
Remove from heat, stir in hot honey garlic sauce, garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
3
For the sauce, heat sesame oil in a small pan. Sautee onion until translucent. Add garlic and continue to cook. Add in raw honey, stirring to melt. Whisk in tamari, rice vinegar, ginger, cayenne and sea salt as desired. Add in water and simmer. Taste for seasoning, adding more honey and sea salt as needed. Whisk in arrowroot, adding more as needed to thicken into a saucy consistency. Pour over vegetables and tempeh and serve warm.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided, 8 ounces extra firm tofu, diced, 2 -4 cups chopped vegetables (recipe calls for bok choy, carrots, zucchini, and portabello mushrooms), sesame seeds, for garnishing, and more.

Yes, Honey Garlic Tofu Stirfry falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Honey Garlic Tofu Stirfry

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