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Stir-fried tofu with vegetables

From the video “Tofu Stir Fry, my latest weeknight obsession” by Rainbow Plant Life. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Rainbow Plant Life. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~10 min
est.
Serves
~3
est.
Cost
~$3.30*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$12.70* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
26

Ingredients

  • Vegan

May contain gluten, soy, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$9.91*for the batch in the video
~$3.30*per serving

You save about ~$12.70* per serving (79% less*) than ordering it out — ~$38.09* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario vegetarian entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

15 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 4 predicted from typical costs · not priced: shaoxing wine, white pepper, chinese five spice powder, toasted sesame seeds

* Estimate, not a quote: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario vegetarian entrée at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving379 kcal · 19% of 2,000
Fat18 g23%
Saturated fat2.6 g13%
Sodium1,070 mg47%
Carbohydrate30 g11%
Fiber5.8 g21%
Total sugars9.9 gno daily value
Added sugars7.4 g15%
Protein29 g58%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−7 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−8 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 18 of 21 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 3 servings (estimated: 454 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 2 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: snap peas, garlic, ginger, rice, high-heat neutral oil. Not matched to nutrient data: Chinese five spice powder. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • wok
  • pressure cooker
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring spoons
  • jar
  • bowls
  • spatula

What the video didn’t say

  • exact quantity of snap peas
  • exact quantity of rice
  • servings
  • total cooking time
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Rainbow Plant Life’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Stir-fried tofu with vegetables

What makes Rainbow Plant Life's Stir-fried tofu with vegetables recipe and technique special?

Rainbow Plant Life's take on Stir-fried tofu with vegetables focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Slurry must be stirred before adding to avoid lumps. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Stir-fried tofu with vegetables at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Stir-fried tofu with vegetables recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Stir-fried tofu with vegetables ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Stir-fried tofu with vegetables can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Rainbow Plant Life's Stir-fried tofu with vegetables?

This recipe utilizes approximately 26 ingredients across 19 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Stir-fried tofu with vegetables?

The official cooking video by Rainbow Plant Life is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.