Seared Sesame Tofu with Asian Salad

Seared Sesame Tofu with Asian Salad
Seared Sesame Tofu with Asian Salad
A purchased Asian noodle salad and crisp rice crackers are perfect with this meatless meal. Finish with slim wedges of cheesecake topped with fresh blueberries.
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  • Served Person: Makes 2 servings; can be doubled
Asian Salad Sauté Tofu Bon Appétit
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 2/3 cup chopped green onions
  • Carbohydrate 14 g(5%)
  • Fat 43 g(66%)
  • Fiber 5 g(21%)
  • Protein 17 g(34%)
  • Saturated Fat 5 g(23%)
  • Sodium 28 mg(1%)
  • Calories 488

Preparation Mix chopped green onions, sliced bell pepper, and bean sprouts in medium bowl. Mound vegetables on 2 plates. Place sesame seeds on small plate. Dredge tofu slices in sesame seeds to coat on all sides. Heat 2 tablespoons roasted garlic oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and cook until rich golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Divide tofu between 2 plates, leaning tofu against vegetable mounds. Add remaining 2 tablespoons garlic oil to same skillet. Add minced ginger; sauté 1 minute. Add rice vinegar; bring to boil. Remove from heat. Drizzle tofu and vegetables with pan sauce.

Preparation Mix chopped green onions, sliced bell pepper, and bean sprouts in medium bowl. Mound vegetables on 2 plates. Place sesame seeds on small plate. Dredge tofu slices in sesame seeds to coat on all sides. Heat 2 tablespoons roasted garlic oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and cook until rich golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Divide tofu between 2 plates, leaning tofu against vegetable mounds. Add remaining 2 tablespoons garlic oil to same skillet. Add minced ginger; sauté 1 minute. Add rice vinegar; bring to boil. Remove from heat. Drizzle tofu and vegetables with pan sauce.