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Sesame Tofu and Broccoli with Brown Rice

Seared tofu and broccoli tossed in a ginger-garlic tamari sauce with toasted sesame.

Ingredients

• 24 oz tofu firm, pressed and cubed
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cup broccoli, florets
• 3 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp tamari
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 scallion, sliced

Steps

1. Cook the brown rice according to package directions. Whisk the tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, cornstarch and 1/3 cup water together.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat and sear the tofu 8 minutes until golden. Remove.
3. Add the remaining oil and broccoli with 2 tablespoons water, cover 3 minutes, then uncover and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
4. Return the tofu, pour in the sauce and cook 1 to 2 minutes until it thickens. Drizzle with sesame oil.
5. Serve over the rice with sesame seeds and scallions.