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Sesame tofu on Asian veges

This healthier vegetarian meal for one ticks all the boxes - quick to make, super tasty and high in fibre.

  • Time to make: 20 mins
  • Serving: 1 person
Ratings: 5.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • spray oil
  • 100g firm tofu cubed
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 spring onion thinly sliced (white and light green part only)
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • ½ clove garlic, grated
  • ¼ red chilli, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 carrot, sliced thinly
  • 3 florets broccoli, sliced thinly
  • 4 leaves bok choi (or any Asian greens), thinly sliced lengthways
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-salt soy sauce
  • juice of ½ lime
  • ¾ cup cooked brown rice
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Spray pan with oil and place over a high heat. Cook tofu with sesame seeds until browned and crispy. Set aside.

    2 Place pan over a medium heat and gently fry spring onion, ginger, garlic and chilli in sesame oil until fragrant. Stir to prevent sticking. Add carrot and green veges, then soy sauce and a splash of water. Increase heat and cover. Steam for 3-4 minutes.

    3 Add the sesame tofu and toss to heat. Squeeze lime juice on top and serve with brown rice.

    Variations

    Make it gluten free: Check tofu and soy sauce are gluten free.

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