HP - Easy Broccoli Stir Fry with Brown Rice
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 611kcal
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Ingredients
- ⅔ cup (130 g) brown rice
- 9 oz (250 g) firm tofu
- 14 oz (400 g) broccoli (roughly one bunch)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (different oil is also fine)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp peanuts
- 3 spring onions (sliced)
- 4 tbsp water
- Salt to taste
For the sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (dark)
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp vinegar (lemon juice is also fine)
- 1.5 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
Brown Rice
- Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
Tofu
- Cube the tofu. Then grab a small pan, add half the olive oil and fry the tofu cubes on medium heat for 15 - 20 minutes, until crispy. Add a dash of salt, once you start sizzling them.
Broccoli Stir Fry
- Cut the broccoli into small florets, then wash and rinse these fellas.
- Get a pan to medium/high heat. Pour in water, one finger thick. And in the broccoli goes. Lid on top. Cook for about 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl whisk together the corn starch with cold water. Add in soy sauce, olive oil, sweet chili sauce and vinegar. Mix well.
- Slice up the green onions and peanuts.
- Set the cooked broccoli aside and pour in the sauce. Let it get hot and thicken up.
- Now throw back in the broccoli. Stir gently for another 30 seconds.
- Add salt to taste. Maybe some more vinegar.
- Assemble rice, broccoli stir fry and tofu on a plate. Add sesame seeds, peanuts and green onions. Done! Indulge immediately or when cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 611kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1760mg | Potassium: 997mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1416IU | Vitamin C: 180mg | Calcium: 344mg | Iron: 6mg