Easy Sesame Tofu with Teriyaki Vegetables

Easy Sesame Tofu with Teriyaki Vegetables

This is the meal we make whenever we are hungry for Hunan! This delicious dish goes wonderfully over steamed brown rice.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 ½ (14 ounce) packages extra-firm tofu
  • ¾ cup sesame seeds, divided
  • 16 fluid ounces teriyaki sauce
  • ½ cup honey, or more to taste
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice, or more to taste

Directions

Step 1
Spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are slightly tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 2
Meanwhile, slice tofu widthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices. Spray a second skillet with a little cooking spray to ensure all surfaces are coated. Lay tofu slices side by side in a flat layer in the skillet; you will have to work in batches. Sprinkle exposed side of each tofu piece with sesame seeds.

Step 3
Cook over medium heat until tofu is firm, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip each piece of tofu over with a fork. Sprinkle the cooked side of the tofu with sesame seeds and cook until firm and browned, 3 to 5 minutes longer. Remove tofu from the skillet and set aside. Repeat to cook remaining tofu.

Step 4
Stir teriyaki sauce and honey together in a bowl. Add remaining sesame seeds (there should be at least 1/2 cup left) to the sauce. Pour sauce over the vegetables in the pan and heat on low heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 5
Serve vegetables with sauce over brown rice and top with sesame tofu.

Cook’s Note:

Instead of tofu, you can substitute fake chicken strips or seitan. Refrigerated, extra-firm tofu works best for this recipe-make sure to cook it until it is crispy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

483
Calories
15g
Fat
73g
Carbs
20g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 483
% Daily Value *
Total Fat15g 19%
Saturated Fat2g 11%
Sodium3694mg 161%
Total Carbohydrate73g 26%
Dietary Fiber6g 21%
Total Sugars40g
Protein20g
Vitamin C59mg 296%
Calcium565mg 43%
Iron10mg 58%
Potassium655mg 14%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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