Lemon Basil Tofu

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 3.5 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1.5 teaspoons agave or maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 0.5 large yellow or red onion, sliced
• 1 small green or red capsicum, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 14-16 oz package extra or extra-firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 0.25 cups packed fresh basil leaves, chopped

Method

• In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lemon juice, and agave/maple syrup. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and capsicum and saute until tender (1-2 minutes). Stir in garlic and ginger and saute 1-2 minutes.
• Move vegetables to one side of the pan and add tofu cubes to the centre of the pan. Cook tofu cubes for one minute on each side.
• Pour in soy sauce mixture and basil. Cook for 3 minutes then flip tofu cubes over and cook until lightly browned and warmed all the way through (about 3 more minutes).

Variations

• Add 3/4 cup snap peas in step 3
• Serve over steamed brown rice
• Garnish with sesame seeds

Source

Plant Based on a Budget, Quick & Easy