Crispy Tofu with Smoky Tomato Sauce
Golden pan-fried tofu served with a rich smoky tomato-pepper sauce — a satisfying Spanish-inspired dinner.

Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
1
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Recipe serves 1
Ingredients
- 200 g g firm tofu
- 1/2 cup cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 roasted red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp tsp smoked paprika
- 1 small potatoes
- 2 tbsp tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp tsp sherry vinegar(optional)
- 1/2 tsp tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Press tofu dry, cut into cubes, and toss with cornstarch and salt.
- 2
Dice potatoes small and pan-fry in olive oil until crisp and tender, about 10 minutes; remove.
- 3
Fry tofu cubes in the same pan until golden on all sides.
- 4
Blend crushed tomatoes, roasted pepper, garlic, smoked paprika, and vinegar into a smooth sauce.
- 5
Simmer the sauce in a skillet for 5 minutes, then add tofu and potatoes and toss to coat.
- 6
Serve hot, garnished with a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
480
24% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrate | 46 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 610 mg |
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