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Muscle & recovery · High-protein

Crispy Tofu with Greens, Sesame & Ginger

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A fast weeknight plate with tofu, dark greens and ginger-lime dressing for plant protein and micronutrient density.

Ready in

20 min

Meal type

Dinner

Best for

Muscle & recovery

Allergy note

Dairy-free

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Why it belongs in a longevity kitchen

Ideal when you want protein without heavy meat-forward energy; ginger, lime and sesame keep it vivid.

Nutrition principles in this recipe

  • Firm tofu gives a strong protein base without needing elaborate prep
  • Dark greens add folate, minerals and volume around the protein core
  • A sharp dressing helps repeatability by making the dish feel bright rather than dutiful

Ingredients

  • 280g firm tofu
  • 2 heads pak choi or similar greens
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 thumb ginger
  • 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • Spring onions
  • Oil for frying

Method

  1. Press tofu, cube it and pan-fry until deeply crisp.
  2. Whisk tamari, grated ginger, lime juice and maple syrup.
  3. Wilt greens in the same pan with a splash of water.
  4. Plate greens with tofu, spoon over dressing and finish with sesame and spring onions.