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.

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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