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15 minute lemongrass tofu

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  • Author: Jess
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Cook
  • Cuisine: Vietnamese

Description

This simple 15 minute lemongrass tofu is quick to make and packed full of nutrients!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 brick organic tofu
  • 2 1/2 tbsp avocado oil(or vegetable oil of choice)
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • a handful chives, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 cup brown rice, cooked according to package directions (or rice of choice)

Instructions

  1. Open your brick of tofu and place between 2 paper towels to squeeze out as much liquid as you can.
  2. Chop the tofu into cubes.
  3. Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large non-stick pan on medium-high heat.
  4. Add the tofu to the pan, and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown on each side
  5. Push all the tofu to the side of the pan, lower the heat to medium, and add the remaining 1/2 tbsp avocado oil to the pan.
  6. Next add the lemongrass, garlic, and chives and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Lower the heat to medium-low, stir the tofu and seasoning together and add the soy sauce, oyster sauce and maple syrup to the pan.
  8. Toss all together.
  9. Serve alongside rice.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 354
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 19g