10 Minute Chinese 5 Spice Tofu

Submitted by kelly in TO

"5 spice tofu in 10 minutes, great with steamed or stir-fried veggies for a healthy quick dinner. This is also low GL so the recipe calls for agave instead of sugar."

 

• Ready In: 11mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 cup firm organic tofu
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons sesame seed oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
• 2 teaspoons agave syrup
• sesame seeds, for sprinkling over finished dish

directions

1. Slice tofu into 1 inch thick slices and dry with kitchen paper towel. Heat olive oil in a pan, add tofu and cook on both sides for about 10 minutes until it turns golden brown.
2. Combine sesame oil, soy sauce and spices in a bowl. Add the warm tofu, then add the sesame seeds and stir well. Drizzle over the agave syrup and sprinkle a few sesame seeds on top.