Seared Tofu with Gingered Vegetables

Name: Seared Tofu with Gingered Vegetables
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp bottled minced garlic; 1 Tbsp dark sesame oil, divided; 237 milliliters sliced green onions, divided; 1 Tbsp bottled ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World); 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 237 milliliters radish sprouts; 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 99 grams boil-in-bag long-grain rice; 2 Tbsps rice vinegar; 1 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted; 454 grams reduced-fat extrafirm tofu

Seared Tofu with Gingered Vegetables might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 238 calories, 12g of protein, and 8g of fat each. A mixture of extrafirm tofu, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Place tofu on several layers of paper towels; let stand 10 minutes.

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Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes.

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Tofu

Prepare rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

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Rice

Salt

Add 1/4 teaspoon salt to rice; fluff with a fork.

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Salt

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add garlic, ginger, and bell pepper to pan; saut for 3 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup onions, vinegar, and soy sauce; cook for 30 seconds.

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Bell Pepper

Soy Sauce

Vinegar

Garlic

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Onion

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Remove from pan. Wipe skillet with paper towels; recoat pan with cooking spray.

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Place pan over medium-high heat.

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Sprinkle tofu with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.

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Tofu

Add tofu to pan; cook 8 minutes or until golden, turning to brown on all sides. Return bell pepper mixture to pan, and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.

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Tofu

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Drizzle tofu mixture with remaining 1 teaspoon oil; top with sesame seeds.

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