September 15 recipe & photo by in Recipes, Meal

Low-carb garlic and sesame tofu bowl

Name: Low-carb garlic and sesame tofu bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 1/4 cup tamari soy sauce; 2 tbsp coconut aminos; 3 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp chili flakes; 2 tbsp unsweetened rice vinegar; 14 oz. firm tofu; 2 tbsp coconut oil; 8 oz. bok choy, halved and rinsed; 2 tsp sesame seeds; 2 oz. scallions, finely chopped at an angle; salt; 1 lime, wedges (optional); pepper to taste

Are you looking for a savory and flavorful vegan meal? Then look no further. This little beauty is packed with umami goodness and will have you coming back for more. Sweet yet savory, plus packed with spice and all things nice.

USMetric

2 servingservings

Ingredients

Marinade

3 3 garlic clove, mincedgarlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp 2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
¼ cup 60 ml tamari soy sauce
2 tbsp 2 tbsp coconut aminos
2 tsp 2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp 1 tsp chili flakes
2 tbsp 2 tbsp unsweetened rice vinegar

Tofu and bok choy

14 oz. 400 g firm tofu
2 tbsp 2 tbsp coconut oil
8 oz. 225 g bok choy, halved and rinsed

Serving

1 tsp 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, for drizzling
2 tsp 2 tsp (6 g) sesame seeds
2 oz. 50 g scallion, finely chopped at an anglescallions, finely chopped at an angle
salt and pepper to taste
chili flakes (optional)
1 1 lime, wedgeslimes, wedges (optional)

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Instructions

Instructions are for 2 servings. Please modify as needed.

Whisk the marinade ingredients in a medium-sized bowl, to combine well.
Cut the tofu into bite-sized squares, and then press between paper towels to remove any additional moisture. Add the tofu and the marinade and toss to coat. Place in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight to let the flavors develop.
Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, use a slotted spoon to remove the tofu from excess marinade, and place in the pan. Cook until crispy on all sides, approx 10 minutes, and then add the marinade to the pan. Cook for another 5 minutes, until the sauce, thickens and coats the tofu. While the tofu cooks, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Blanch the bok choy halves by adding them to the boiling water for 3 minutes, and then transfer them to an ice bath. Strain, prior to serving.
For serving, place the bok choy and tofu, side by side in bowls. Garnish the bok choy with drizzled sesame oil, sesame seeds, scallions, and chili flakes. Season with lime, salt, and pepper, to taste.