Low Carb Sesame Tofu
Transform your dinner routine with this flavorful and healthy Low Carb Sesame Tofu recipe, a guilt-free twist on a beloved classic. Perfectly golden and crispy cubes of extra firm tofu are coated in a rich, umami-packed sesame sauce made with coconut aminos, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and fragrant spices like garlic and ginger. Thanks to xanthan gum, the sauce achieves a velvety thickness that clings beautifully to each bite of tofu. Topped with toasty sesame seeds and fresh scallions, this dish is not only low-carb but also gluten-free and packed with plant-based protein. With a quick prep and cook time of 35 minutes, this skillet recipe makes an ideal dinner for busy weeknights or a standout addition to your meal prep rotation. Pair with cauliflower rice or a crisp cucumber salad for a deliciously wholesome, Asian-inspired meal you'll crave again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 14 ounces Extra firm tofu
- 3 tablespoons Coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Ginger powder
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Scallions, sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon Xanthan gum
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by draining the tofu well. Wrap it in a clean kitchen towel or in paper towels and place a heavy object on top (like a cast-iron skillet) to press out excess moisture for about 15 minutes.
While the tofu is pressing, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine coconut aminos, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic powder, ginger powder, and xanthan gum. Stir well until the xanthan gum is fully dissolved and set aside.
Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes. Season with salt and black pepper evenly.
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add tofu cubes and cook until golden and crispy on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
Lower the heat to medium and pour the sesame sauce over the tofu cubes in the skillet. Stir gently to coat the tofu evenly in the sauce, letting it cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the tofu is well-coated.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the tofu and toss to combine. Continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and let it cool slightly. Serve the sesame tofu garnished with sliced scallions on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.8 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2077 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 66.7 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2740 mg | 211% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1081 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
