Look for some of the interesting Asian-style vegetable mélanges in the frozen vegetables section. They’re great to have on hand when you crave a quick stir-fry but don’t feel like chopping. Serve with hot cooked rice or noodles and raw carrot and celery sticks, or try the accompanying menu.

　　

Ingredients

4 to 6 servings

　　Two 16-ounce packages Asian-style (sometimes labeled Oriental or Japanese) frozen mixed vegetables

　　1/4 cup stir-fry sauce, or to taste

　　1 pound firm or baked tofu, cut into short, narrow strips

　　

Step 1

Steam the vegetables in a stir-fry pan or wok, covered, until completely thawed. Drain well and transfer back to the stir-fry pan.

　　

Step 2

Stir in the sauce and stir-fry over medium-high heat until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

　　

Step 3

Add the tofu strips and toss gently. Cook just until heated through, and serve at once.

　　

Menu

Step 4

Instant Tofu and Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry (this page)

　　

Step 5

Asian Noodle Broth (page 22)

　　

Step 6

Crisp raw vegetable platter

　　

nutrition information

Step 7

Calories: 134

　　

Step 8

Total Fat: 4g

　　

Step 9

Protein: 10g

　　

Step 10

Carbohydrate: 14g

　　

Step 11

Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

Step 12

Sodium: 400mg

　　The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet