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Lime Tofu
Take tofu to the next level with simple, delicious lime tofu — pan-fried until crispy & simmered in a sweet, savory, tangy sauce for a quick, easy-to-make meal!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 156 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- ¾ teasppon of pepper
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- 1 (16-ounce) package of extra firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cut into ½-inch strips
- 4 teaspoons of brown sugar
- ½ cup of sliced yellow onion
Instructions
- Combine the lime juice, soy sauce, and pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large pan over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the tofu and brown sugar and mix until coated. Cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until tofu becomes golden brown.
- Stir in onion and cook until translucent, for about 3 minutes.
- Finally, add the lime soy sauce to the pan and simmer for a few minutes until the tofu has had a chance to soak up the marinade and the liquid has almost fully evaporated.
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Notes
- Press the tofu: This is important for the best texture and crispiness and to allow it to soak up the lime soy tofu marinade better. Check out this guide to tofu pressing here.
- Use non-reactive kitchenware: Since the sauce uses acidic lime juice, use non-reactive stainless steel, ceramic, or enamel cookware. Avoid copper, cast iron, and aluminum.
- For crispier tofu: Gently toss the tofu in cornstarch before pan-frying it.
- For a thicker glaze: Add a tablespoon of cornstarch slurry to the sauce and simmer until thickened to create more of a glaze.
Nutrition Information
Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
576mg
(24%)
Potassium
244mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 576mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.