Tofu, greens & cashew stir-fry
A comforting Vietnamese vegetarian built around broccoli, red chilli and soya bean — roughly 50 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 5 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and wok. At medium difficulty across 5 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
Shopping list (7)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: vegetarian — no meat or fish, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Tree nuts Soy
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How to make it
- Heat the oil in a non-stick wok.
- Add the broccoli, then fry on a high heat for 5 mins or until just tender, adding a little water if it begins to catch.
- Add the garlic and chilli, fry for 1 min, then toss through the spring onions, soya beans, pak choi and tofu.
- Stir-fry for 2-3 mins.
- Add the hoisin, soy and nuts to warm through.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Wok
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) · coconut aminos
What to serve with Tofu, greens & cashew stir-fry
Tips & common questions
How long does Tofu, greens & cashew stir-fry take to make?
About 50 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 5 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of soy sauce?
Try tamari (gluten-free). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Tofu, greens & cashew stir-fry vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat, fish or shellfish, so it is suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheese for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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