
Lemon-Ginger Tofu
brown rice, gai lan
Meet our twist on a Chinese-American takeout classic: an indulgent, gluten-free dinner that’s high in protein and fiber. Crispy tofu drenched in lemon-ginger sauce is paired with gai lan. Served on a bed of brown rice.
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INGREDIENTS
- 6 oz gai lan, roughly chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced (divided)
- 4 tsp vegetable broth concentrate
- 4 tsp low-sodium tamari
- 2 tbsp turbinado sugar
- 1 tbsp agave
- 2 scallions, trimmed, thinly sliced and green and white parts separated
- 1 oz ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (divided)
- 10 oz organic extra firm tofu, patted dry and torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 8.8 oz precooked brown rice
- 2 tbsp + 1 tsp vegetable oil (from your kitchen)
- Salt (from your kitchen)
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INSTRUCTIONS
Heat 1 tsp vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add gai lan and a pinch of salt and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl and cover to keep warm. Wipe skillet clean and set aside for step 3.
Whisk together lemon juice, just half the lemon zest, broth concentrate, tamari, sugar, just 1/2 tbsp agave, scallion whites, ginger, garlic, just 1 tbsp cornstarch, ½ tsp salt, and 3 tbsp water in small bowl.
Combine tofu, remaining cornstarch, and a pinch of salt in large bowl and toss to coat. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add coated tofu and cook until crispy and browned in places, 6 to 9 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stir in lemon sauce, and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened and sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Add sesame seeds and toss to coat.
Make small tear at top of rice bag and microwave bag for 90 seconds. Divide brown rice and gai lan between plates and top with lemon-ginger tofu. Sprinkle with scallion greens. 好吃! (TIP: You can also combine rice and 1 tbsp water in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover and steam until warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.)
You can also cook tofu in air-fryer at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes; omit cornstarch coating. For 4-serving meal, double all ingredients. You may need to cook in batches, in larger cooking vessels, or for longer cook times. Follow visual cues in 2-serving recipe.
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