Easy Sesame Tofu | Spicy Broccoli Side Dish | Use the Leftovers!

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while providing a neutral flavor.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is higher in protein, while seitan is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Coconut aminos is a soy-free alternative and can be lower in sodium.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Using water with seasonings can reduce costs while still adding flavor.

Clean and chop broccoli, then blanch it by steaming for 2-3 minutes and placing it in cold water to stop cooking.

Take a regular sized block of tofu and cut it into blocks without pressing it.

Make the drenching sauce in a low bowl with 2 tablespoons of tamari sauce, 1/3 cup of water, and 1/4 cup of tahini.

Prepare an assembly line with sliced tofu, drenching sauce, raw sesame seeds, and a plate for the tofu before cooking.

Cook the broccoli and tofu at the same time in two frying pans over medium heat.

Use an oven-safe dish to hold the tofu while cooking in batches, optionally keeping it warm in an oven set to 200°F.

Cook the tofu for about 3 minutes per side until the sesame seeds are toasty brown, flipping when they look nice and brown.

Scoop up toasted sesame seeds to prevent burning after cooking both sides of the tofu.

Stir in the last tablespoon of tamari into the cooked broccoli.

For leftovers, combine the drenching sauce with any leftover vegetables, sauté them, and add cooked grains like oat groats and red quinoa to heat everything up.

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