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Garlic tofu.

Sesame Garlic Tofu

Julia
This sesame garlic tofu is crispy, sticky, and finger-lickin’ good—perfect for a quick, healthy dinner that’s big on flavor and easy enough for weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 50 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

Garlic Tofu

  • 1 recipe baked tofu
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeds and membrane removed, diced finely
  • ½ cup red onion, diced finely
  • 3 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • oil for cooking

Sauce

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 teaspoon honey, or agave syrup
  • 1 ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon rice vinegar, or red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • green onions, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Cook the tofu: Prepare baked tofu ahead of time (you can use this baked tofu recipe!) or pan-fry it in a bit of oil until golden and crisp. Set aside.
    1 recipe baked tofu
  • Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together all the sauce ingredients and set aside.
    ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup water, 2 teaspoon honey, 1 ½ teaspoon red chili flakes, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
  • Sauté aromatics: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and jalapeños. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
    ½ cup red onion, 3 teaspoon garlic, oil for cooking, 1 small jalapeno
  • Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, just until it becomes fragrant—don’t let it burn!
  • Add the sauce: Pour the sauce into the skillet. Let it bubble and cook for a minute or two, until it thickens slightly.
  • Toss in the tofu: Add the cooked tofu to the pan. Stir to coat every piece in the sauce and let it simmer for another minute.
  • Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve warm over rice, noodles, or a veggie stir fry. Enjoy!
    green onions

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NUTRITION

Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 1635mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 261IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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