Sweet and Sour Tofu-Vegetable Stir-Fry

INGREDIENTS

1 14 ounce package

extra-firm tofu, drained

3/4 cup

water, divided

1/3 cup

rice vinegar

2 tbsp

sugar

garlic cloves, minced and divided

2 tbsp

dry sherry

2 tbsp

ketchup

2 tbsp

finely chopped hot red chile (with seeds), such as red jalapeño or Thai chile

1 tbsp

cornstarch

1 1/2 tbsp

lower-sodium soy sauce

2 tbsp

canola oil, divided

1/2 tsp

salt

red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

carrots, diagonally cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices

bunch Broccolini, cut into florets and stems cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2 cups

cooked brown rice