Pan-fried tofu cubes tossed with onion, colorful peppers and mushrooms in soy sauce and finished with toasted sesame. A vegan, high-protein main course.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Wrap the tofu in a clean towel, weigh it down and press for 15 minutes, then cut into 2 cm cubes.
- 2
Slice the onion into half-moons, the peppers into strips and the mushrooms into slices; finely chop the garlic. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes and set aside.
- 3
Heat two-thirds of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; fry the tofu for 8-10 minutes, turning, until golden on all sides, then set aside.
- 4
In the remaining oil, cook the onion for 3 minutes, then add the peppers and mushrooms and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the mushroom liquid evaporates. Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
- 5
Return the tofu to the pan, add the soy sauce and salt and toss for 2 minutes until the tofu is coated.
- 6
Sprinkle with the toasted sesame and serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 347 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
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