Pan Fried Tofu with Lemon Sauce
This Pan Fried Tofu with Creamy Lemon Sauce is perfect if you're looking for something tasty, healthy, and easy to make. The tofu is pan-fried and then simmered in a creamy lemon sauce
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Total Time27 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: internationnal
Keyword: tofu
Servings: 4
Calories: 162kcal
- 1 block 14 oz firm tofu cut in triangles
- 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 red onion diced
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup soya cream
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Heat olive oil in a large (11 to 12-inch) cast-iron skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, place the tofu in the pan in one layer. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, turn the tofu and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet set aside.
Add the onions to the pan and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring the onions occasionally, until the onions are browned.
Add the lemon juice, soy cream, Dijon mustard, capers, salt and pepper to the skillet, stir over medium heat for one minute. Return the tofu to the skillet, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg