Sesame Tofu With Spinach

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 drops hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco) (optional)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 10 ounces fresh baby spinach, rinsed
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 slice the tofu lengthwise into 4 rectangular slabs, than half each piece to get squares.
• 2 spread the sesame seeds on a plate. press all surfaces of each tofu square into the seeds to coat.
• 3 heat the sesame oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
• 4 arrange the tofu in a single layer and cook about 5 minutes carefully turn and cook 5 minutes on other side.
• 5 add soy sauce and tabasco, turn the squares over, and cook another minute. transfer squares to a plate (leaving stray seeds in the pan).
• 6 add the oil and garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds, until golden. add the still damp rinsed spinach and cook for 1-2 more minutes, stirring constantly. cook until wilted but still bright green.
• 7 season to taste with salt & pepper.
• 8 serve the tofu on top of the spinach.