Originally published in the Today’s Parent March/April 2020 issue. Photo by Erik Putz.
Crispy salt and pepper tofu cubes
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PREP TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
20 min
Makes
4 servings
Photo: Erik Putz
This is your weeknight dinner game changer. No prep required, these can go in a stir fry, on a salad or as the protein in a grain bowl.
Ingredients
- 350-g pkg extra-firm tofu , drained and patted dry
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cut tofu into 3/4-in. cubes. Stir cornstarch with salt and pepper in a large bowl, then toss with tofu until completely coated.
- Heat a very large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add oil, then tofu. Cook, turning the cubes occasionally, until crispy and golden-brown on all sides, 2 to 3 min. per side.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 198,
- Protein
- 12 g,
- Carbohydrates
- 9 g,
- Fat
- 13 g,
- Sodium
- 149 mg.
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