SOMETHING SIMPLE: Spicy Braised Tofu

Ingredients
- 1 12-oz. block firm tofu, drained
- 1 tsp. sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 green onion, sliced and divided by color
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbs. honey
- 1 tbs. soy sauce
- ½ tbs. chili-garlic paste or sauce
- ½ tsp. minced fresh ginger
- ½ tsp. sesame oil or chili-sesame oil
- 2 tbs. avocado or peanut oil
Directions
No-Press Protein
Because it’s made from soybeans, tofu is a plant-based complete protein. Here, you’ll salt the surface to draw out moisture so you can get crispy tofu without the need to press it.
This recipe is part of our Something Simple department, which features one-pot, 30-minutes-or-less, or 10-ingredients-or-less recipes that make it easier to eat healthy in a pinch.
Photography by: Terry Brennan; Food Styling: Betsy Nelson
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