Sesame Butter Tofu
There's nothing better than this mouthwatering sesame butter tofu with a simple marinade sauce that is pan-fried with golden brown tofu.
Servings: 3
Calories: 226kcal
Ingredients
- 14 oz block extra firm tofu drained and pressed
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Sesame Butter Sauce
- 1 tablespoon melted vegan butter (salted)
- 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoons tahini sesame seed paste
- 2 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger or ginger pase
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
- Cooked broccoli and/or red pepper for serving
Instructions
- Cut your pressed tofu into cubes or slices.14 oz block extra firm tofu
- Warm some sesame in a medium or large pan on medium heat. Add tofu cubes and pan-fry until golden brown to your liking. (This will take ~ 10 minutes).1 tablespoon sesame oil
- While the tofu cooks, you can prepare the simple sesame butter sauce. Whisk together the sauce in a small bowl.1 tablespoon melted vegan butter, 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoons tahini, 2 teaspoon maple syrup, 1 clove garlic, ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- Once the tofu is golden, turn the heat down to low and let it cool for a minute. Add the sauce and stir until combined. Warm the tofu for a few minutes then serve over rice or noodles with veggies .Optional: sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion.
Nutrition
Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg