TERIYAKI TOFU WITH QUINOA & BROCCOLI

This teriyaki tofu is probably my most favorite way to eat tofu. Perfect crispy edges paired with a simple homemade teriyaki sauce. I add just enough toasted sesame oil to help the tofu from sticking to the pan while frying. I love to eat this tofu over tri-colored quinoa with steamed brocolli as a side. Top with pickled banana peppers and sesame seeds if you have them.

First prep your ingredients and sauce! Make sure you press your tofu to get out the excess water & pat dry. Then dice into even sized cubes. Also shown is my green onions chopped- throw these in right before you add your sauce. Not shown is my broccoli cut and ready to be steamed.

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce – the best part 😛 mix together

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tbsp grated ginger
1 clove minced garlic
1 tbsp cornstarch

Before you start your tofu, put your broccoli on to steam and get that started. Also cook your quinoa according to the package and set aside.

Next put 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil in the pan and add your tofu. Cook on medium- high heat and make sure you are cooking all sides of your tofu even. You want a nice golden brown pictured below

This is how the tofu should look right before you add your green onions and then the sauce

Once your tofu looks golden brown on all sides, throw in your green onions and cook for 1-2 min longer. Turn your heat down to low and add the sauce. Make sure to mix it in with your tofu and coat the tofu and green onions. The sauce will thicken as it cooks. Once it’s nice and sticky turn the heat off. Your teriyaki tofu is ready 🙂