Happy Friday!! After a busy week at school, I am thrilled that it is finally the weekend. Today was such a long day at school, and I made the mistake of not eating lunch before my physical assessment workshop so during most of it all I could think about was FOOD. OK, usually all I think about is food… but this afternoon was especially bad. In the middle of learning how to do a neurological examination, I was dreaming of making dinner when I got home. My mind was stuck on this incredible spicy tofu appetizer I shared with my friend at lunch the other day, and how badly I wanted more of it. On my way home, I looked at their menu and found a few ingredients they used in the dish listed underneath it. I used those as inspiration, and added whatever I thought would taste good to the tofu! It came out a little different, but just as good. It is so flavorful, and I love the addition of garlic! If you don’t like spicy, omit the cayenne pepper – then it isn’t very spicy at all. This spicy garlic tofu is a great vegetarian dish for any night of the week, especially because it only takes 20 minutes or less to make!
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 300g organic firm tofu, cubed (about 2 cups)
- ½ red bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp paprika
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- Parsley for garnish
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped red onion and bell pepper and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add tofu and drizzle soy sauce, vinegar and lemon juice over the top. Stir.
- Add paprika, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and brown sugar.
- Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot and garnish with parsley.
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How very healthy and delicious looking!
Thank you 🙂
I’ve had days where I’ve gone to work and not been able to get out for a lunch break. It really makes you feel of food, food, food. This is a lovely looking tofu dish xx
Don’t you hate those days?! Thanks so much 🙂
Looks so good! Tofu and garlic can be a great combo, and I love all of the other flavors you’ve added. Super nice – thanks.
Sorry your team didn’t win, I heard they were really good.
Thanks Marina! It was a close game!! :o)
I’m usually not one to post comments but felt I had to after making this dish. The flavors worked together perfectly and the tofu really soaked in all the spices and sauce. I have added this to my recipe box and will defiantly make again.
Thank you very much for your comment, Will! I am thrilled you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Hey, so I was thinking of replacing tofu with paneer (cottage cheese). They’re actually pretty much the same lol, they just slightly differ in taste. Anywho, what I boiled the paneer before throwing it in there, with the garlic and stuff. Good? Bad? I always boil the paneer before using it in my curries. It gives it a softer texture and all that haha.
If it will hold up that sounds delicious! Please let me know if it works out!
I love tofu and eat a lot of it but has never occurred to me to make it spicy – dunno why coz this looks goooood.
This was wonderful. We make it last night and loved it! Thanks for the recipe 🙂