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This cashew tofu features crispy pan-fried tofu with tender vegetables and crunchy cashews in the most incredible stir fry sauce. You'll love it even more than the classic chicken version!
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Cashew Tofu Stir Fry

This cashew tofu features crispy pan-fried tofu with tender vegetables and crunchy cashews in the most incredible stir fry sauce. You'll love it even more than the classic chicken version!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 219kcal

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons agave or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water

Stir Fry

  • 1 brick (12 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed for 30-60 minutes and cut into 1/2-in cubes
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 cup finely-chopped broccoli florets
  • 1 medium sweet pepper, cut into 1-in strips
  • 1 bunch green onions, white parts finely chopped, and green parts cut into 1-in pieces
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup roasted unsalted cashews
  • Hot steamed rice for serving

Instructions

Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk all sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside for a moment.

Stir Fry

  • In a medium bowl, toss tofu with cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until evenly combined.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and sear on all sides several minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in same pan and add broccoli, sweet pepper, and white parts of onion. Sauté several minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add green onions and garlic and cook an additional minute or two until wilted.
  • Add sauce, cashews, and tofu to skillet and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat until sauce is thickened.
  • Season stir fry with salt and pepper to taste if needed. Serve warm over rice and enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions
Store tofu in refrigerator up to 6 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 8oz (calcualted without rice) | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.7g | Protein: 8.7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2.2g | Sodium: 708mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 9.1g | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 2mg