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High in protein, tofu is a great way to get in iron and protein if you are a vegan. To make sure the tofu gets a nice sear, be sure to press the tofu between two plates with a weight on top and paper towels in between. The pressed tofu is then coated in a lightly salted coconut flour and sesame seeds then seared to perfection. After the tofu is seared, they are coated in a soy-rice vinegar reduction. Great with cauliflower rice and dark green veggies!
Ingredients
- 18 ounce firm tofu by house foods
- 2 tablespoon tamari sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoon the ultimate icing sugar replacement by swerve
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper by simply organic
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon, whole pieces sesame seeds
- ⅛ teaspoon coarse kosher salt by morton
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon 100% pure sesame seed oil by imperial dragon
Instructions
- Slice a block of tofu in half lengthwise. Then cut each half into 3 long strips to make 6 strips.
- Line a plate with a couple of paper towels, place the tofu on top and then place a couple more paper towels and another plate.
- Weigh down the plate with a heavy pot for 5 minutes. Remove the paper towels and repeat the process for another 5 minutes.
- In the meantime, mix the soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, sweetener, crushed red pepper flakes, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
- Using one of the plates you used to press the tofu with, combine the coconut flour, sesame seeds, and kosher salt.
- Press both sides of the tofu slices into this mixture.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add in 1 T avocado oil. Add the tofu and turn down the heat slightly and cook on both sides until browned about 1-2 minutes per side. Once all the tofu is browned remove to a plate.
- Add in the tamari mixture and reduce it down by half.
- Add in the seared tofu slices and flip to coat them in the sauce. Drizzle with sesame seed oil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 111.6kcal/467.0kJ (per serving)
- Fat: 7.5g (per serving)
- Carbs: 4.7g (per serving)
- Protein: 7.1g (per serving)
