Frugan: Spicy Sesame Tofu and Veggie Stir Fry

Sometimes, I really crave Chinese food. It's not a cuisine I order out because I don't trust most restaurants not to use animal products in their sauces and the language barrier is often an issue not to mention it's not exactly frugal!
The other day I was craving a big plate of sweet and spicy sesame tofu, so I off to the market I went.
I bought a 16 oz bag of sir fry veggies for $.99. It contained, broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts, red peppers, mushrooms and baby corn. I added some yellow squash had at home and a big onion.

Spicy Sesame Ginger Tofu and Veggies  ( serves 2 )

• 7 oz lite firm tofu 
• 1 T toasted sesame oil, divided 
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 yellow squash or zucchini
• 1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 lb frozen or fresh veggie of your choice
• 1.5 c  broth or water
• 1 T cornstarch mixed with 2 T cold water
• 8 cloves pressed garlic
• 1/8 t 5 spice powder
• 2 T fresh ginger 
• 2 T apple cider vinegar
• very scant 1/8 t kal stevia or 3-4 T sweetener
• 3 T soy sauce 
• 1-3 T Siracha
• Toasted Sesame Seeds

 Method:

1. Dry fry the tofu in 1 t sesame oil; remove and sprinkle with soy sauce
2. Add another t of sesame oil and saute the onion and squash
3. In a blender add the broth, garlic, 5 spice, ginger, vinegar, stevia, soy sauce and siracha. Blend well. 
4. Add the frozen veggies and sauce, bring to  a simmer for 10 minutes
5. Stir in the cornstarch/water mixture
6. Cook for 5 more minutes
7. Taste and adjust seasoning

If you're in the mood for a Thai inspired tofu and veggie dish, check out this recipe.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!