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Recipe

Tofu and chia stir-fry

Superfoods to the rescue - Tofu and Chia Stir-fry. Photography by Brett Stevens/bauersyndication.com.au

Nov 22, 2015 11:09pm
  • 15 mins preparation
  • 10 mins cooking
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

Tofu and chia stir-fry
  • 2 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 300 gram firm tofu cubed
  • 3 green onions, finely sliced, plus extra to serve
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 red capsicum, seeded, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow capsicum, seeded, thinly sliced
  • 150 gram sugar snaps, trimmed
  • 150 gram oyster mushrooms
  • 1/3 cup oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • bean sprouts, to serve

Method

Tofu and chia stir-fry
  • 1
    In a wok, heat half oil on high. Stir-fry tofu, onion, ginger and garlic for 3 minutes. Transfer to plate, cover and keep warm.
  • 2
    Add remaining oil to wok. Stir-fry capsicum for 2 minutes. Add sugar snaps and mushrooms, cooking for a further 1 minute until mushrooms start to wilt.
  • 3
    Return tofu to wok with sauce, water and seeds. Stir-fry 2 minutes to heat through.
  • 4
    Serve topped with bean sprouts and extra onion.

Notes

Chia seeds are a complete protein and rich in omega-3, making them a smart addition to meat-free meals.

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