Easy Sesame Tofu with Teriyaki Vegetables
An easy recipe for pan-fried sesame tofu with bell peppers in a honey-teriyaki sauce over brown rice.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Serve vegetables with sauce over brown rice and top with sesame tofu.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (6 servings total)