Mediterranean Tofu & Olive Snack Bowl
A quick, savory snack bowl featuring pan-fried tofu, fresh cherry tomatoes, and briny green olives. High in protein and healthy fats to keep your energy steady through the afternoon.
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Before you start
Your 10-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
To meal-prep this snack, pan-fry a larger batch of the tofu cubes and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, tossing with fresh tomatoes and olives just before eating.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep oz extra-firm tofu (drained), pitted green olives (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Heat a splash of olive oil in…
Heat a splash of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add the cubed extra-firm tofu to the…
Add the cubed extra-firm tofu to the pan. Season generously with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
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Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes
Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the tofu is heated through and slightly golden on the edges.
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Remove the skillet from the heat
Remove the skillet from the heat. Toss the warm tofu with the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced green olives.
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Transfer to a bowl
Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with a few drops of olive oil or a squeeze of lemon juice if you have it on hand, and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
For a true "grab and go"…
For a true "grab and go" option, skip the cooking entirely. Toss raw, cubed super-firm tofu with the tomatoes, olives, olive oil, and herbs to mimic a fresh feta salad.
Extra-firm tofu is easiest to pan-fry
Extra-firm tofu is easiest to pan-fry, but buying "super-firm" tofu in vacuum-sealed packaging saves you the step of pressing out excess water.
To meal-prep this snack
To meal-prep this snack, pan-fry a larger batch of the tofu cubes and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, tossing with fresh tomatoes and olives just before eating.
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