Seared Sesame Tofu With Asian Salad

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/3 cups green onions, chopped
• 1 1/3 cups yellow bell peppers, thinly-sliced
• 1 1/3 cups bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 20 ounces extra firm tofu, cut into 12 inch thick slices, patted dry
• 8 tablespoons roasted garlic oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced peeled
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar

Recipe

• 1 mix chopped green onions, sliced bell pepper and bean sprouts in a medium bowl.
• 2 place vegetables on plates.
• 3 place sesame seeds in a small plate.
• 4 dredge tofu slices in sesame seeds to coat on all sides.
• 5 heat 2 tablespoons roasted garlic oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
• 6 add tofu and cook until rich golden brown for about 3 minutes per side.
• 7 divide on plates.
• 8 add remaining garlic oil to skillet.
• 9 add minced ginger; sauté for 1 minute.
• 10 add rice vinegar and bring to boil.
• 11 remove from heat.
• 12 drizzle tofu and vegetables with pan sauce.