Lemon Glazed Tofu with Lemon Pepper Veggie Rice
When life gives you lemons you make lemon rice! A zesty take on traditional rice paired with a savoury-sweet lemon-glazed tofu. This dish is perfect for meal-prepping lunches or dinners, low in carbs, and so appealing. It takes only 30 minutes and it's easy peasy lemon squeezy! Try it...
PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
12
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 350 gram350 gram350 gram Tofu, extra firm tofu
- 1.5 Tbsp1.5 Tbsp1.5 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Tbsp3 Tbsp3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 3 Tbsp3 Tbsp3 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Coconut, soy sauce (or replace with Aminos)
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Sriracha
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Lemon, (mina preserved) finely chopped
- .5 Tbsp.5 Tbsp.5 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Water
- 198 gram198 gram198 gram Jasmine Rice, (1 package) Right RicePepper Rice (198g), cooked
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Wrap a block of extra firm tofu in a paper towel and pat dry from all sides to remove excess moisture.
- Cut into cubes and season with salt and pepper.
- To make the lemon sauce, mix the lemon juice, maple syrup, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, garlic, preserved lemons, cornstarch and water with a whisk until combined.
- Set aside.
- Heat 1 1/2 tbsp of olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
- When your pan is hot add the tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 mins on both sides until golden brown.
- Reduce heat and add lemon sauce, cook until sauce thickens.
- Serve with Right Rice Lemon Pepper Rice and sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro.
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Dairy Free Egg Free Entrées Gluten Free Nut Free Other Pescetarian Plant Based Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Vegan Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 745 |
| Fat: | 23 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 114 g |
| Protein: | 25 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 180 mg |
| Fiber: | 5 g |
| Sugars: | 24 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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