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Easy Lemon Basil Tofu

This quick and easy one-pan lemon basil tofu is packed with salty, savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors, is super versatile, low-budget, protein-rich, and perfect for enjoying alone or alongside rice or quinoa as a hearty, healthy meal! Even better – it's ready to be enjoyed in just 15 minutes!

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⚠ Contains allergens

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By: Plantbased on a BudgetOriginal recipe ↗
#fast#easy#healthy#high-protein

Ingredients

  • 16 oz extra firm tofu
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp agave or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 0.5 piece sliced yellow or red onion
  • 1 piece sliced small green or red bell pepper
  • 4 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 0.25 cup basil leaves

Method

  1. 1Turn the tofu onto its side lengthwise and cut it into slices. Then, cut those slices into 2 triangles. This should yield between 8-16 triangles.
  2. 2In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lemon juice, and agave or maple syrup. Set aside.
  3. 3In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and bell pepper and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the garlic and ginger and saute for 1 more minute.
  4. 4Place the tofu slices directly onto the pan (scoot the veggies out of the way with a spatula) and cook for 1 minute on each side.
  5. 5Pour in the soy sauce mixture and add in the basil, cook for 3 minutes, flip the tofu slices over and cook for 3 more minutes.
  6. 6Serve over brown rice (optional).

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How it's validated

Just meFamily

5/5 · 1 reviews

Very lemon-y! Delicious.

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