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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
minutes
Servings:
4
Calories:
123
kcal
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
US Customary
-
Metric
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:
123
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
3
g
|
Protein:
7
g
|
Fat:
9
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Sodium:
506
mg
|
Potassium:
51
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
208
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
121
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg
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