One-Pan Gochujang Tofu and Greens

One of the best ways to cook good food fast is to lean into high-impact, flavour-boosting ingredients. In this recipe we quickly pan-fry tofu, then br...One of the best ways to cook good food fast is to lean into high-impact, flavour-boosting ingredients. In this recipe we quickly pan-fry tofu, then braise it in some gochujang-enhanced broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner.

Gochujang keeps in the refrigerator for several months. Any leftovers can be used to make stir-fries or to add some heat to soups.
Read more One of the best ways to cook good food fast is to lean into high-impact, flavour-boosting ingredients. In this recipe we quickly pan-fry tofu, then braise it in some gochujang-enhanced broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner.

Gochujang keeps in the refrigerator for several months. Any leftovers can be used to make stir-fries or to add some heat to soups.
One of the best ways to cook good food fast is to lean into high-impact, flavour-boosting ingredients. In this recipe we quickly pan-fry tofu, then braise it in some gochujang-enhanced broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner.

Gochujang keeps in the refrigerator for several months. Any leftovers can be used to make stir-fries or to add some heat to soups.

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Legumes
Contains
Soy, Gluten View all Chilli, Beans, Olive oil, Green beans, Tomato, Spinach, Legumes, Tofu, Corn, Peas, Rice, Grains, Seeds, Sesame, Soy, Gluten
Ingredients
Serves 2
3cm cubed well dried
vegetable stock
gochujang / korean chilli paste
Swaps: hot sauce
taste and use according to your spice preference
brown sugar
cornflour
peas (frozen)
Swaps: edamame (frozen)
Swaps: kale
green beans
Swaps: broccoli
cut into 3cm pieces
To serve
basmati rice (cooked)
toasted sesame seeds
toasted sesame oil

Ingredients

Serves 2
3cm cubed well dried
vegetable stock
gochujang / korean chilli paste
Swaps: hot sauce
taste and use according to your spice preference
brown sugar
cornflour
peas (frozen)
Swaps: edamame (frozen)
Swaps: kale
green beans
Swaps: broccoli
cut into 3cm pieces
To serve
basmati rice (cooked)
toasted sesame seeds
toasted sesame oil

Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until lightly golden.

3

While the tofu is frying, place the cornflour into a jug and add a small amount of vegetable stock. Whisk to combine. Then add the remaining stock, tomato puree, gochujang, and brown sugar. Whisk until combined.

4

Pour the liquid into the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until the sauce has reduced and darkened.

5

Add the peas, spinach and green beans and cook for a further 5-6 minutes, until tender.

6

Serve with rice, sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil, if desired.

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