Teriyaki Glazed Tofu Steaks

Pan-seared golden tofu cutlets coated in a mild homemade teriyaki glaze, paired with tender-crisp baby bok choy and steamed brown rice.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Japanese
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.89/serving

Dietary

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Pescatarian
• Low-Calorie
• Low-Saturated-Fat
• Low-Cholesterol
• Low-Fat
• Kosher
• Halal
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• sauté
• quick
• healthy
• savory
• sweet

Ingredients

• 14 ounce extra-firm tofu (drained, pressed dry, and sliced into 8 slabs)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoon gluten-free tamari
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 pound baby bok choy (halved lengthwise)
• 1 cup brown rice
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (toasted)

Instructions

1. Combine 1 cup brown rice with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over low heat for 40 minutes until water is absorbed and grains are tender.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten-free tamari, maple syrup, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger.
3. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced extra-firm tofu and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp on the edges.
4. Pour the tamari sauce mixture over the tofu, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 2 minutes, spooning sauce over the slabs until thick and glossy.
5. Add the halved baby bok choy cut-side down to the skillet, cover with a lid, and steam in the pan juices for 3 minutes until tender-crisp and bright green.
6. Divide the warm brown rice among four plates, top each with two glazed tofu slabs and steamed bok choy, spoon remaining pan glaze over the top, and garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

Pressing the tofu with paper towels before slicing ensures maximum crispness during the pan-sear.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 332
• Protein: 16.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 45.9 g
• Fat: 9.8 g
• Fiber: 3.6 g
• Sodium: 807 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
• Sugar: 3 g