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Chinese Takeout-style Tofu And Broccoli

Category: Under 45 minutes

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

20 minutes

Serves:

4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 14 ounces firm tofu
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1½ teaspoons sesame oil, divided
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
  • 1½ teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
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Directions:

  • 1.

    Wrap the tofu in 2 layers of paper towels and place on a plate. Put another plate on top of the tofu to weigh it down and microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until drained.

  • 2.

    After microwaving, carefully unwrap the tofu and slice into ½-1 inch cubes. Pat each cube dry.

  • 3.

    In a large nonstick skillet, heat the vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the tofu and cook on all sides until golden brown, 2-4 minutes per side, then remove from the pan and set aside.

  • 4.

    Add broccoli to the hot pan with the vegetable broth. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Steam for 5 minutes.

  • 5.

    Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high.

  • 6.

    Add the garlic, ginger, and remaining ½ teaspoon of sesame oil. Stir until softened.

  • 7.

    Add the soy sauce, agave, rice vinegar, and cornstarch slurry. Stir until thickened to your desired consistency. Add the sesame seeds and stir to incorporate.

  • 8.

    Return the tofu to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.

  • 9.

    Serve over white rice and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

  • 10.

    Enjoy!

Chinese Takeout-style Tofu And Broccoli
NutritionsQuantity
Calories:227kCal
Carbohydrates:27 g
Fat:8 g
Fiber:7 g
Protein:15 g
Sugar:11 g

*per 100g of serving

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