Sesame Tofu

• portions: 4 servings
• temps actif: 15 minutes
• temps total: 50 minutes

Ingrédients

2 14-ounce blocks extra firm tofu (pressed)

2 tablespoons avocado oil

2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari or soy sauce

1/3 cup cornstarch

8 green onions (divided and cut into 1” pieces)

1 teaspoon avocado oil

3-5 cloves garlic (minced)

1/4 cup hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

1 tablespoons low-sodium tamari or soy sauce

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1/2 cup water

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

To serve (optional: cooked rice, steamed vegetables, etc.)

Instructions

Prep: Preheat the oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Tear the tofu into bite-sized chunks for a more meat-like shape and texture, or cut into small cubes.

Tofu: Add the tofu to a medium bowl and add in the oil and tamari. Toss with a spatula until evenly coated, then sprinkle the cornstarch on top and toss again. Transfer to a baking sheet and spread out the tofu pieces so they aren’t touching. Bake on the top rack of the oven for 30 minutes, flipping the tofu halfway through.

Sauce: In the meantime, whisk the hoisin sauce, vinegar, tamari, cornstarch, and water together in a small bowl. Set aside.

Stir-Fry: Warm the oil in a large sauté pan, large skillet, or wok over medium heat, then fry the white parts of the green onion and the garlic for 1 minute. Pour the hoisin sauce mixture over the aromatics and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Add the crispy tofu and sesame seeds; stir into the sauce. Finally, turn the heat off and stir in the toasted sesame oil and remaining green parts of the green onion.

Serve: Serve over rice and vegetables, or as desired. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

• Calories: 323 kcal
• Lipides Totaux: 19 g
• Lipides Saturés: 2 g
• Lipides Insaturés: 16 g
• Cholestérol: 1 mg
• Sodium: 1047 mg
• Glucides Totaux: 26 g
• Fibres Diététiques: 3 g
• Sucres Totaux: 6 g
• Protéines: 14 g