Greek‑Style Sesame Tofu Stir‑Fry
Crispy tofu tossed with sesame oil, lemon‑zest, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives for a bright, quick skillet meal.

Total
25 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 300 g extra‑firm tofu
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 5 Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 tbsp low‑sodium soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Press the tofu between paper towels for 5 minutes, then cut into 1‑inch cubes.
- 2
Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat; add tofu and fry 4‑5 minutes, turning until golden and crisp. Transfer tofu to a plate.
- 3
Add the remaining 1 tsp sesame oil, minced garlic, and cherry tomatoes to the same skillet; sauté 2 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- 4
Stir in the soy sauce, lemon zest, and sliced olives; cook 1 minute to combine flavors.
- 5
Return the crispy tofu to the pan, toss everything together for another minute, then remove from heat.
- 6
Serve immediately, sprinkled with optional chopped parsley.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
280
14% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 17 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 1100 mg |
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