Lemon-Herb Tofu with Couscous and Roasted Vegetables
Crisp pan-seared tofu tossed in a bright lemon-oregano dressing, served over fluffy couscous with roasted zucchini and bell pepper.

Total
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
1
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Recipe serves 1
Ingredients
- 200 g firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1/2 cup couscous
- 1/2 zucchini, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss zucchini and bell pepper with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and half the oregano; roast 20 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, bring 2/3 cup water to a boil, stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- 3
Pat tofu cubes dry and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear tofu 8-10 minutes, turning until golden on all sides.
- 5
Whisk lemon juice with a pinch of oregano and drizzle over the tofu, tossing to coat.
- 6
Serve tofu over couscous with roasted vegetables alongside.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
540
27% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 460 mg |
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