Spicy Slow-Cooker Braised Tofu
Serves 4
Time 7 hr
This easy make-ahead recipe is great hot with rice, or serve it cold over noodles tossed with sesame oil for a workday lunch.
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Ingredients
- 2 (1.0-ounce) packages extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 8 slices
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup gochujang sauce
- 1 (8.0-ounce) package baby spinach
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
Method
Wrap tofu in several layers of paper towels, and arrange tofu on plate.
Cover tofu with another plate or heavy can and let sit for a few minutes to remove as much liquid as possible. Repeat as needed.
Unwrap tofu, discarding paper towels.
Cut tofu into 3/4-inch-thick slices and place in the bottom of a slow cooker, keeping them in one layer if possible.
Cut tofu into 3/4-inch-thick slices and place in the bottom of a slow cooker, keeping them in one layer if possible.
Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with gochujang.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
Add spinach, cover and cook on low until spinach is just wilted, about 45 minutes.
Serve tofu with spinach and sprinkle with green onions.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 290 calories (100 from fat), 12g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 1370mg sodium, 27g carbohydrates (6g dietary fiber, 9g sugar), 23g protein.
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Ingredients
- 2 (1.0-ounce) packages extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 8 slices
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup gochujang sauce
- 1 (8.0-ounce) package baby spinach
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced