Teriyaki Tofu Triangles

Name: Teriyaki Tofu Triangles
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese, Asian
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 454 grams extra-firm tofu; 1 teaspoons grated fresh ginger or a good pinch of ground ginger; 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce, optional; 1 Tbsp light olive oil; 2 Tbsps reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar or white wine vinegar

Teriyaki Tofu Triangles might be just the Japanese recipe you are searching for. For $1.11 per serving, you get a side dish that serves 4. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and fodmap friendly recipe has 134 calories, 8g of protein, and 8g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up maple syrup, extra-firm tofu, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a small bowl and stir together.

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Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Blot well between clean tea towels or several layers of paper towels, then cut each slice through the thickness again to make 1/4-inch-thick slices. Blot briefly again.

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Tea

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Cut each slice into 2 squares, then each square on the diagonal into 2 triangles.

Place in a shallow pan and drizzle with the marinade. Gently turn the tofu pieces over so that both sides are coated with marinade.

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Let stand for 10 minutes or so.

Heat a wide nonstick skillet.

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Transfer the tofu and marinade into the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring gently and frequently, until the tofu is nicely browned on most sides.

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Scatter scallions over the tofu if desired, and serve at once.

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Green Onions

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Taste

Book, using the USDA Nutrition Database

Published by Broadway Books.Nava Atlas is the author of nine cookbooks, including The Vegetarian Family Cookbook, The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet, and Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons. She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York with her husband and two teenage sons (all vegans).