Pan Seared Tofu with Scallions and Ginger
Created by MsPia on September 22, 2014
- Servings: 2
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 20m
- Recipe #14328
Ingredients
- 1 pound tofu (firm)
- 1 leek (white part only)
- 1/4 cup oil
- 3 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger root (grated)
- 3 scallion, cut diagonally 2 inches length
- 2 jalapenos, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to Make
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Step 1: Cut the tofu in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into 1/2 inch wide pieces. Drain the tofu pieces on a paper towel.
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Step 2: Cut the leek in half lengthwise then into 2 inch crosswise slices.
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Step 3: Heat the oil in a large skillet and add the garlic and ginger root. Cook over medium high heat, stirring, until the garlic is lightly browned, 1 or 2 minutes.
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Step 4: Add the tofu pieces and cook for about 3 minutes per side, turning once, until browned on both sides. Add the leeks, scallions and jalapeños and cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Add the soy sauce and vinegar. Bring to boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer, turning occasionally, until the leek is softened, about 10 minutes.
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Step 5: Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve hot.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (389.8 g)
- Calories 471.5
- Total Fat - 38.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 5.5 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 1862.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 15.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.9 g
- Sugars - 4.3 g
- Protein - 21.7 g
- Calcium - 825.1 mg
- Iron - 13.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 111 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg