Sesame-Crusted Tofu Sticks with Vegetable Saute

Sesame-Crusted Tofu Sticks with Vegetable Saute
Sesame-Crusted Tofu Sticks with Vegetable Saute requires roughly 45 minutes from start to finish. One portion of this dish contains around 12g of protein, 10g of fat, and It works well as a reasonably priced side dish.

Instructions

1
To prepare tofu, combine first 4 ingredients in a shallow dish.
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Combine breadcrumbs, flour, and sesame seeds in a shallow dish.
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Dip tofu, one piece at a time, in egg mixture; dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Return tofu to egg mixture; dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Repeat procedure with remaining tofu, egg mixture, and breadcrumb mixture.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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5
Add half of tofu; cook 4 minutes, turning to brown all sides.
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6
Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and tofu. Keep warm.
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7
To prepare vegetables, pour pineapple juice into pan. Bring to a boil; cook until juice is reduced to 1/4 cup (about 5 minutes).
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8
Remove from pan.
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9
Heat pan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
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10
Add shallots, minced garlic, and mushrooms; saut 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add green onions, tomatoes, and thyme, and cook 1 minute. Stir in pineapple juice and balsamic vinegar, and cook 30 seconds.
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12
Arrange about 1/2 cup vegetable mixture on each of 6 plates; top each serving with 3 tofu sticks.
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Drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon sweet and sour sauce, if desired.
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14
Serve immediately.

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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score23
Dish TypesSide Dish
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