Sesame-Crusted Tofu Recipe

Name: Sesame-Crusted Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound tofu firm, drained; 1/4 cup milk fat free; 2 large egg whites lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground; 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, whole wheat dried; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds black; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 12 each scallions, spring or green onions ends trimmed, cut in half crosswise, then halved again lengthwise

Servings: persons

1 pound tofu firm, drained
1/4 cup milk fat free
2 large egg whites lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
3 tablespoons bread crumbs, whole wheat dried
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds black
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
12 each scallions, spring or green onions ends trimmed, cut in half crosswise, then halved again lengthwise

1
Cut the tofu crosswise into 12 slices.
2
Place the tofu slices in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
3
The tofu will brown slightly and lose some of its liquid.
4
Transfer to a plate and let cool.
5
In a bowl, whisk together the milk, egg whites, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper until well blended.
6
On a large plate, combine the bread crumbs, white and black sesame seeds, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
7
Mix until well blended.
8
Dip a tofu slice into the milk mixture, and then dredge in the sesame seed mixture.
9
Repeat dipping and dredging with the remaining tofu slices.
10
In a large nonstick frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
11
Arrange the tofu slices in the pan and cook, turning once, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes on each side.
12
Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
13
Add the green onions to the pan and saute until they begin to brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
14
Divide the green onions among individual plates.
15
Top each serving with 3 tofu steaks and serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound tofu firm, drained, 1/4 cup milk fat free, 2 large egg whites lightly beaten, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Sesame-Crusted Tofu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sesame-Crusted Tofu

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