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Pan-Seared Spicy Ginger-Sesame Tofu

A succulent Pan-Seared Spicy Ginger-Sesame Tofu dish, boasting a delightful balance of tangy, sweet, spicy, and umami flavors! Best served over a fluffy bed of steamed rice and your favorite veggies.
2
29 min
TOTAL TIME
239
CALORIES
$1.00
PER SERVING
Pan-Seared Spicy Ginger-Sesame Tofu
Ingredients
SESAME GINGER GLAZE
4 SERVINGS
Apple Cider Vinegar
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Cornstarch
1 tbsp cornstarch
Vegetable Broth
1/4 cup vegetable broth
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Sriracha Sauce
1 tbsp sriracha sauce
Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
Toasted Sesame Oil
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
Honey
2 tbsp honey
Fresh Ginger
1 tbsp fresh ginger
grated
TOFU
Extra Firm Tofu
14 oz extra firm tofu
drained and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
Grapeseed Oil
1 tbsp grapeseed oil
Salt
1/4 tsp salt
Black Pepper
1/8 tsp black pepper
Directions
SESAME GINGER GLAZE
15 min
PREP TIME
14 min
COOK TIME
29 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and vegetable broth to make a slurry. Set it aside.
2
Add the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, sriracha sauce, and minced garlic to a small pot over medium heat.
3
After bringing the mixture to a simmer, reduce the heat and let it simmer gently.
4
Gently whisk in the cornstarch-broth slurry and let it cook until the glaze thickens.
TOFU
5
Brush the tofu pieces with grapeseed oil, then season with salt and pepper.
6
Heat up a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
7
Once the pan is hot, add the tofu pieces and sear them for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
8
Now, reduce the heat to medium, brush the tofu with the glaze, and cook for about 1 minute more on each side.
9
Once the tofu is caramelized, remove from heat. Add more glaze to the tofu if desired.
10
Taste a small piece of tofu and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve warm over rice with your favorite vegetables.
Health Info
Macros
14g
CARBS
13g
FAT
18g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
Contains these allergens
SOYBEANS
WHEAT
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