Edamame & Tofu Power Salad
A crisp and vibrant power bowl featuring golden pan-fried tofu, edamame, and fresh baby spinach. Tossed in a zesty ginger dressing, it provides a quick, satisfying, and cooling lunch.
The perimenopause lens
A cautious perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthHot flashes
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Night sweats
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Appetite changes
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Low energy
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Track: energy 1–3 hours later
Before you start
Your 15-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Boost the crunch: Toss in any leftover crunchy vegetables you have resting in the fridge, like sliced cucumbers or shredded carrots.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep oz extra-firm tofu (pressed), cup shelled edamame (thawed)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
Cook along
One clear step at a time
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Next: Heat the cooking oil in a skillet…
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Heat the cooking oil in a skillet…
Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Toss the cubed tofu with a pinch of salt and black pepper, then pan-fry for 7 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and crispy on most sides.
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While the tofu cooks
While the tofu cooks, arrange the baby spinach in a wide serving bowl.
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Top the greens with the shelled edamame…
Top the greens with the shelled edamame and the warm, crispy tofu.
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Drizzle the ginger dressing over the salad…
Drizzle the ginger dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the leaves evenly.
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Garnish with the sesame seeds and serve…
Garnish with the sesame seeds and serve immediately.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Press your tofu
Press your tofu: Wrap the block in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy pan on top for 10 minutes before cubing to get the crispiest texture.
Time saver
Time saver: Grab pre-baked or smoked tofu from the produce section to skip the skillet step entirely.
Boost the crunch
Boost the crunch: Toss in any leftover crunchy vegetables you have resting in the fridge, like sliced cucumbers or shredded carrots.
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