Simple weeknight meal. Vegan. Savoury flavours of soy and sesame. Just 5 ingredients and made in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Main dish
Cuisine: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: carrots, tofu
Servings: 4people
Calories: 232kcal
Author: Trish | The infinebalance Food Blog
Ingredients
1tablespoonoilcanola, grapeseed or coconut- use a high smoke point oil.
1poundcarrotsgrated
1poundextra firm tofudrained, pressed and crumbled
⅓cupsoy sauce
⅓cupsesame seeds
1teaspoondark sesame oil
¼fresh cilantrochopped (optional)
Instructions
On medium-high heat, add oil to a non-stick skillet. Add carrots and stir-fry for about 15 minutes. Add tofu, crumbling it into the pan by pressing it through your fingers. Continue to stir until carrots are soft, about another 5 minutes. Toss in soy sauce, and sesame seeds. Cook 1 minute more, ensuring evenly distributed. Remove from heat. Add sesame oil and cilantro. Serve with rice.
Notes
Press the tofu while you grate the carrots. Press tofu, even just a quick 10 minute pressing, will improve the texture of the final dish.