Sesame tofu with spinach

Sesame tofu with spinach

What you need:

• 1 cake of firm tofu (about 16oz)
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 2 TBLS dark sesame oil
• 2 TBLS soy sauce- (Organic Tamari sauce by San-J is gluten free)
• A few drops of Tabasco or other hot sauce (optional)
• 3 cloves of garlic chopped
• 10 oz fresh baby spinach, rinsed
• salt and pepper to taste

What you do:

• Slice block of tofu lengthwise in to 4 or 5 sections.  Slice again widthwise down the middle to make 8-10 square pieces of tofu.
• Spread sesame seeds on plate and press all sides of the tofu into the seeds to coat evenly.
• Heat sesame oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
• Arrange tofu squares in pan and cook about 5 minutes before flipping to other side.  You can use a spatula or a tongs to turn over the tofu.
• Add soy sauce and hot sauce mixture to tofu in pan and cook until the liquid is almost gone, flipping the tofu once more.
• Take tofu out of pan and leave the stray seeds and liquids in pan.
• Add garlic to pan, saute for about 30 seconds until lightly brown.
• Add spinach and cook until wilted but wtill bright green.
• Add salt and pepper if you wish.
• Place spinach on plate and top with tofu.

Enjoy!