Description
This easy tofu recipe takes just 15 minutes to make! Crispy pan-seared tofu paired with sesame broccolini and a flavorful garlic chili sauce, vegan, healthy, and packed with flavor. A delicious dinner, perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
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- 8 -12 ounces extra-firm tofu (see notes)
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (this really adds great flavor, but feel free to substitute coconut oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked peppercorns
- optional: coat tofu in cornstarch for extra-crispy if you like.
- 4 smashed garlic cloves
- 8 ounces broccolini - or substitute halved or shredded Brussel sprouts, broccoli florets, or green beans
- 1 tablespoon Chili Garlic paste or Sambal Olek
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (honey is not vegan)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce or GF liquid aminos
- Optional Garnishes - roasted nori, sliced into thin strips, toasted sesame seeds or furikake!
Instructions
- Prep. Drain and blot tofu with paper towels, then cut into half-inch-thick pieces. Blot again. Feel free to lightly coat with cornstarch for extra crispy.
- Sear. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. To the oil, add salt, pepper, and smashed garlic, directly in the skillet. Swirl and cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant. Sear tofu until golden brown, over medium heat, about 5 minutes each side- do not fiddle with it, let it develop a crust, that way it will release itself from the pan and not stick.
- Steam. At the same time, fill a medium pot with ¾ inch of water, and set on the stove. Place a steamer basket inside and layer up the broccolini. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Steam until tender crisp.
- Sauce. Mix the chili sauce, honey and soy sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Plate. When the tofu is done, divide it among two plates. With tongs, remove the garlic from the skillet, transfer the broccolini to the skillet, and give it a good stir to coat. Add the toasted sesame seeds, and stir for one minute over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Divide broccolini among the plates.
- Garnish. Drizzle the tofu with the chili sauce and top with the nori strips ( or furikake)
Notes
- I love Trader Joe’s Organic Sprouted Tofu.
- If you like your tofu extra crispy, dredge it in cornstarch before searing for extra crunch. 😉 I find the tofu will get crispy enough in a cast-iron pan without the cornstarch, but up to you.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 21.6 g
- Sodium: 1034.5 mg
- Fat: 22.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 31.1 g
- Fiber: 4.4 g
- Protein: 14.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg