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    Home » Recipes » Tofu and Tempeh Recipes

    Sesame Tofu

    Published: Dec 7, 2019 · Updated: Apr 6, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Quick, easy, and tasty—this Sesame Tofu is the perfect recipe for when you are in a hurry but still want to eat something healthy.

     

    Sesame Tofu

    Quick, easy, and tasty—this Sesame Tofu is the perfect recipe for when you are in a hurry but still want to eat something healthy.
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    Course: Main dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Sesame Tofu
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 123kcal
    Author: Veg Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • 250 g firm tofu
    • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
    • 2 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tsp sesame oil
    • 2 pinches cayenne pepper
    • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
    • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
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    Instructions

    • Drain the firm tofu and sponge it with a paper towel. Let stand for 20 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, peel and crush the garlic cloves.
    • In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, cayenne pepper, and garlic.
    • Cut the firm tofu into regular dice.
    • Heat the sunflower oil in a wok.
    • Add the cubes of tofu and then brown for 3 minutes on all sides, on medium-high heat.
    • Add the sauce and sesame seeds. Mix until the sauce is completely absorbed by the tofu.
    • Serve with sautéed vegetables, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 506mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 2mg
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