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...aise 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.
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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.

Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
20 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Legumes
Contains
Soy, Gluten
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Legumes

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

27g
Protein
534kcal
Calories
22g
Total Fat
64g
Carbs
12g
Sugars
10g
Fibre
468mg
Calcium
36%
 
7mg
Iron
39%
 
175mg
Magnesium
42%
 
995mg
Potassium
21%
 
1022mg
Sodium
44%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
2mg
Vitamin E
13%
 
180mcg
Vitamin B9
45%
 
224mcg
Vitamin A
25%
 
37mg
Vitamin C
41%
 
3.3mg
Zinc
30%
 
52mcg
Vitamin K
43%
 
0.8mg
Copper
89%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B2
31%
 
4mg
Vitamin B3
25%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B6
29%
 
392mg
Phosphorus
31%
 
Protein: 27g; Calories: 534kcal; Total Fat: 22g; Carbs: 64g; Sugars: 12g; Fibre: 10g; Calcium: 468mg (36%); Iron: 7mg (39%); Magnesium: 175mg (42%); Potassium: 995mg (21%); Sodium: 1022mg (44%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 2mg (13%); Vitamin B9: 180mcg (45%); Vitamin A: 224mcg (25%); Vitamin C: 37mg (41%); Zinc: 3.3mg (30%); Vitamin K: 52mcg (43%); Copper: 0.8mg (89%); Vitamin B2: 0.4mg (31%); Vitamin B3: 4mg (25%); Vitamin B6: 0.5mg (29%); Phosphorus: 392mg (31%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Legumes
Contains
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
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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.

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