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Published: April 10, 2016 Last Modified: May 21, 2019 By Sara 11 Comments

Buddha’s Delight

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This recipe for Buddha's Delight is a classic Asian dish full of mixed vegetables and tofu in a savory sauce. Male you own take out in less than 30 minutes! #soyfoodsmonth #ad

This recipe for Buddha’s delight is a classic Asian dish full of mixed vegetables and tofu in a savory sauce. Make your own take out in less than 30 minutes!

I love to make stir fry, it’s fresh, easy and totally delicious. I often make chicken and broccoli stir fry, honey garlic shrimp stir fry and this meatless Buddha’s delight.

A skillet of Buddha's delight made with cubed tofu and an assortment of fresh vegetables.

I’m always looking for more ideas to incorporate protein into my family’s diet, especially when it comes to creating a balanced diet for my kids. I’ve found that incorporating soyfoods into my cooking has been a great way to up the protein in our every day meals. I add silken tofu to smoothies, serve a bowl of edamame as a snack, my girls enjoy soy based yogurt and I bake tofu for dinner in dishes like this Buddha’s delight instead of chicken.

Buddha's delight with tofu, bok choy and a variety of other veggies in a light sauce.

Are soy products healthy?

April is National Soyfoods Month, and aside from the protein factor there are a lot of other great attributes of soyfoods. Soybean production is environmentally friendly and uses fewer natural resources than any other protein. Soy contains less saturated fat than almost any other source of protein and is also cholesterol free. Soy products can also be a great source of iron, fiber, calcium, vitamins A and D and calcium.

Tofu stir fry in a skillet with a serving spoon.

How do you make Buddha’s delight?

Buddha’s delight is a stir fried dish of mixed vegetables and tofu that’s coated in a savory sauce. I love to order Buddha’s delight at my local Chinese restaurant, and I was thrilled to find that it’s super easy to make at home too!

This dish starts with extra firm tofu and an assortment of vegetables. I used baby bok choy, sliced carrots, broccoli, snow peas and shiitake mushrooms. Other great options are cabbage, onions, snap peas, bell peppers or cauliflower – you can use whatever your family likes best. I like to bake my tofu before I stir fry it; it makes the tofu firm and crispy and it holds up even better without crumbling during the stir fry process. I also add canned baby corn and bamboo shoots which can be found in the Asian aisle of your grocery store.

A carton of extra firm tofu.

The sauce is made with just a handful of ingredients that you probably already have in the pantry. Add the sauce to your tofu and veggies and you’ve got a restaurant quality dish at home!

Buddha's delight with broccoli, carrots, tofu and bok choy in a frying pan.

I’ve found that it’s been so simple (and delicious) to incorporate more soy into our diet AND I’ve been able to achieve my goal of cooking at least one meatless dinner per week!

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More great stir fry recipes

  • Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry
  • Pepper Steak Stir Fry
  • Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
  • Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry
  • Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
This recipe for Buddha's Delight is a classic Asian dish full of mixed vegetables and tofu in a savory sauce. Male you own take out in less than 30 minutes! #soyfoodsmonth #ad
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Buddha's Delight

This recipe for Buddha's Delight is a classic Asian dish full of mixed vegetables and tofu in a savory sauce. Male you own take out in less than 30 minutes!
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 374kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces extra firm tofu drained and cut into 1.5 inch cubes
  • cooking spray
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 (14-ounce) can whole baby corn, drained and halved
  • 1 (8-ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
  • 4 cups mixed fresh vegetables such as broccoli florets, snow peas, thinly sliced carrots, shiitake mushrooms and baby bok choy

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • Place the tofu cubes in a single layer on the sheet pan, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • For the sauce: In a small bowl mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger and garlic. Mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of cold water and add to the soy sauce mixture; stir to combine.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes more or until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the tofu cubes, baby corn and bamboo shoots.
  • Pour the sauce over the tofu mixture and bring to a boil; boil for one minute or until sauce has just thickened.
  • Top with sliced green onions and serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 882mg | Potassium: 885mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 9565IU | Vitamin C: 26.6mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 3.8mg
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This post is sponsored by Soyfoods Association of North America in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand and I have been compensated for my participation. All opinions are my own.

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    Comments

    1. Dana says

      January 13, 2020 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      Fast, easy and tastes good! Thanks!

      Reply
    2. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      April 11, 2016 at 10:41 pm

      perfect for me to make for my vegetarian family. love chinese stir fry’s! especially when they are as fresh and vibrant as this.

      Reply
    3. aimee @ like mother like daughter says

      April 11, 2016 at 8:29 pm

      I’ve been wanting to try more vegetarian recipes. And this looks like the perfect way to start! I love how healthy it is!

      Reply
    4. Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says

      April 11, 2016 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      Love this healthy dish, Sara! What a great recipe to introduce tofu into your diet and coax the kids into trying it. Love the colors and flavors! A real bonus that it’s so quick and easy, too!

      Reply
    5. Sam says

      April 11, 2016 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been on a health kick this year so tofu recipes with vegetables are just what I’m interested in.

      Reply
    6. Greg says

      April 11, 2016 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      Great looking dish! Sometimes its nice to eat something delicious and healthy.

      Reply
    7. Beatrice says

      April 11, 2016 at 11:07 am

      I’m loving this tofu dish packed with colorful vegetables!

      Reply
    8. Debbie says

      April 11, 2016 at 9:23 am

      4 stars
      What a beautiful healthy tofu dish!

      Reply
    9. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

      April 11, 2016 at 8:30 am

      I love that you bake the tofu first – that is very smart! We adore stir-fry dishes and bok choy and everything else in the lovely dish. Your sauce looks fantastic. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
    10. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

      April 11, 2016 at 8:23 am

      This looks so fresh and beautiful, Sara! I need to buy tofu more often, and I love your baking technique, that must give it a fantastic texture!

      Reply
    11. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

      April 11, 2016 at 6:54 am

      Love this dish. My daughter is vegetarian and when she’s here, I always struggle with interesting dishes to make for her. She would love this 🙂

      Reply

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