Balsamic Tofu Skillet

Crispy pan-seared tofu and colorful bell peppers tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze, served with fluffy quinoa and vibrant steamed green beans.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 18 min
• Total: 28 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.16/serving

Dietary

• Vegan
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Pescatarian
• Gluten-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Vegetarian

Tags

• stir-fry
• quick
• healthy
• savory
• tangy
• fresh

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 14 ounce extra-firm tofu (pressed, cubed)
• 1 red bell pepper (large, thinly sliced)
• 1 zucchini (medium, sliced into half-moons)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
• 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed)

Instructions

1. Prepare the quinoa: Rinse 1 cup quinoa thoroughly. Combine with 2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Set aside.
2. While quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed extra-firm tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and slightly crispy on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove tofu from the skillet and set aside.
3. Add the thinly sliced red bell pepper and sliced zucchini to the same skillet. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, until tender-crisp.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Deglaze the skillet with balsamic vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in maple syrup, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
6. Return the cooked tofu to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the balsamic glaze.
7. Steam the trimmed fresh green beans for 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp.
8. Serve the Balsamic Tofu Skillet over the prepared quinoa, with steamed green beans on the side.

Notes

Ensure your tofu is well-pressed to achieve the best crispy texture. Leftovers are excellent for lunch the next day.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 248
• Protein: 6.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 44.3 g
• Fat: 5.2 g
• Fiber: 6.2 g
• Sodium: 257 mg
• Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
• Sugar: 16.8 g