Total time: ~30–35 min

Good for meal prep: Yes — best stored with sauce separate.

Ingredients

For the rice:

• 1½ cups brown rice
• 3 cups water or broth

For the stir-fry:

• 400 g (14 oz) firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (for marinating tofu)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for crisping)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil or neutral oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 broccoli head, cut into florets
• 2 carrots, sliced thin
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger

For the sauce:

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice