Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry

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Crispy Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry is a great plant based meal filled with protein and fiber for weight loss

If you’re tired of eating meat all the time on, tofu is a great source of  protein.

I eat tofu on occasion, and when I do, this is usually the way I enjoy it – crispy! 

If you’re on the 17 Day Diet, technically tofu is not on the list. However, its cousin tempeh is.

Same applies to the 17 Day Kickstart Diet.

I personally think tofu is fine to use on all cycles of the original diet.

If you want to stick by the book 100%, then use tempeh in this recipe. Keep reading as I’ll talk more about the Kickstart Diet in a bit.

At the end of the day, you do you!

Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry is a low carb and plant based meal for weight loss

Ingredients for Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry

This recipe involves really simple ingredients. You’ll need:

  • Extra firm tofu
  • Broccoli
  • Soy Sauce or Liquid Aminos
  • A few seasonings
  • Red Chili Flakes 
  • Oil

The ingredients are simple in this Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry

Additional Ingredients for Stir Fry

If you want to add more vegetables, the better! Here are a few ideas on what you can add for all cycles of the 17 Day Diet:

  • Sliced carrots
  • Green beans
  • Bell peppers
  • Mushrooms
  • Spinach

Add different vegetables such as carrots and bell pepper to tofu and broccoli stir fry for even more fiber

More Vegetables for Cycle 3

If you’re on cycle 3 of the 17 Day Diet, you can experiment even more with the following additions:

  • Pea pods
  • Zucchini
  • Radishes

Add Starches for Cycle 3

If you like your stir fry over rice or noodles, consider adding in the following if you’re on cycle 3 of the 17 Day Diet:

  • Rice (brown or basmati) – this can be used on cycle 2, too!
  • Any plant-based pasta
  • Udon noodles
  • Miracle noodes

Add a starch to your tofu and broccoli stir fry while in cycle 3 of the 17 day diet

Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry for the 17 Day Diet

This recipe can be eaten as is on all cycles of the 17 Day Diet. As I mentioned earlier, tofu is technically not on any food list (however, tempeh is), so you decide if you want to add tofu to your eating plan while on this diet.

Tip: if you want your broccoli to be super flavorful just as the tofu is, instead of steaming it, roast it up in your oven or air fryer to get those tasty little brown pieces that contain so much flavor!

If you’re not sure which foods are allowed during Cycle 1, make sure you take a look at my 17 Day Diet Cycle 1 Food List.

You can also check out my book on Amazon called Fast Track Your Weight Loss With the 17 Day Diet which has all the food lists (and a 7 day meal plan, too!).

Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry for the 17 Day Kickstart Diet

Like the original diet, tofu is also not on the 17 Day Kickstart Diet Food List.

However, tempeh is, so you make the decision if you want to use this recipe with tofu or tempeh.

This recipe is fine to use on all phases of the Kickstart Diet.

Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry is a great alternative to chicken

Is this Stir Fry Keto Diet Friendly?

If you’re on a Keto Diet, then you too can enjoy this yummy stir fry! 

Depending on your individual macros, you may want to be careful about what you add in terms of vegetables (onions, mushrooms, etc).

If you’re new to keto, make sure you check out my Keto Diet Beginner’s Guide.

Are you unsure of which foods are keto friendly? Make sure you check out my Keto Diet Food List.

Other Low Carb Stir Fry Recipes

If you like stir fry recipes, check out these other great dishes!

Asian Inspired Low Carb Recipes

Here are a few more Asian-inspired healthy family dinners, so make sure you check these out:

Other Vegetarian Recipes

If you want to add more plant based recipes to your meal rotation, consider the following:

If you make this Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry, make sure you come back and review the recipe card below.

Plus, if you’re on social media, tag me @17ddblog so I can see your stir fry!

Crispy Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry for the 17 Day Diet

Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry is a low carb and plant based meal for weight loss
Yield: 4 Servings

Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

When you want a Meatless Monday, this Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry is perfect - filled with lots of fiber and plant-based protein!

Ingredients

  • 1 package extra firm tofu
  • 1 large crown broccoli, cut into florets and steamed (roughly 3 to 4 cups)
  • 2 Tablespoons of Bragg Liquid Aminos or Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder to taste
  • Red Chili Flakes to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil (or Sesame Oil)

Instructions

    1. Remove tofu from package.
    2. Place the tofu block in between two clean dish towels or paper towels. Add something heavy (like a large pan) on top to allow the tofu to release its liquid and dry about a bit. Allow to press for at least 20 minutes.
    3. Meanwhile, prep the broccoli florets and steam until al dente. Set aside.
    4. Once tofu is finished pressing, cut into square or rectangular shapes (about 1/2 inch thick pieces).
    5. Season tofu pieces with salt, pepper and garlic powder on both sides.
    6. Heat olive or sesame oil in a large skillet on medium high heat.
    7. Add seasoned tofu to the hot skillet and pan-fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides about 10 minutes on each side.
    8. When tofu is finsihed crisping up, add steamed al dente broccoli to the skillet along with liquid aminos and red chili flakes and lightly toss together. Add more seasoning to your preference.
    9. Serve immediately.

Notes

Approved for:

17 Day Diet - all cycles (see blog post about note on tofu vs. tempeh)

17 Day Kickstart Diet - all phases (see blog post about tofu)

Keto Diet

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