Brown Rice Stir-Fry With Flavored Tofu And Vegetables - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 cups cooked brown rice
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
coarse salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
3 scallions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
8 ounces flavored baked tofu (cut into 1-inch cubes)
toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Preparation

In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add garlic, ginger, & red pepper flakes (if using); stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add tofu; stir-fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Add red and yellow peppers; cook, stirring, until peppers are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
Add rice and soy sauce; cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is heated through, about 3 minutes.
Stir in sesame oil & sesame seeds, if using.
Season with salt and pepper; garnish with scallions.
Serve hot.