Easy Mongolian Tofu
This Mongolian Tofu is a bold, takeout-inspired dinner made with tofu tossed in a mild brown sauce. Ready in less than 20 minutes!
Equipment
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1" Piece Ginger grated
- 3 Cloves Garlic minced
- ⅓ Cup Water
- ⅓ Cup Coconut Sugar can use brown sugar
- ¼ Cup Soy Sauce, Tamari, or Liquid Aminos
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
Tofu
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil optional
- 1 16 Ounce Block Super Firm Tofu cubed
- Mongolian Sauce ingredients above
- 1 Bunch Scallions sliced, plus more for garnish
- White Rice to serve
- Green Beans to serve
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the oil, if using. Add the tofu and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
- Add the Mongolian sauce and scallions. Cook, stirring occasionally for another 3-4 minutes, until the sauce is thickened and browning slightly on the tofu.
- Serve over rice, with green beans.
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 839mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 359mg | Iron: 4mg