Sesame Ginger Tofu & Edamame Bowl
Crispy seared tofu, edamame, and broccoli over quinoa, tossed in a quick sesame-ginger sauce. A plant-based, protein-packed bowl perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthTrigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Evening comfort
Head toward bedtime properly fed
A satisfying evening meal can make the night feel simpler. Notice whether the portion and timing fit comfortably into your sleep routine.
Notice: timing + overnight comfort
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Setup
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Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Buy pre-cooked quinoa or cook a batch on the weekend to make this dinner come together in under 15 minutes.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep oz extra-firm tofu (pressed)
- 2Cook or warm any pre-cooked grain before assembly
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat the olive or avocado oil in…
- 01
Heat the olive or avocado oil in…
Heat the olive or avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the extra-firm tofu and sear for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and crispy on most sides.
Look for: golden brown and crispy on most sides
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Whisk together the soy sauce
While the tofu cooks, whisk together the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, ginger, and black pepper in a small bowl.
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Push the browned tofu to one side…
Push the browned tofu to one side of the pan. Add the broccoli florets and a small splash of water to the empty side, covering the pan for about 2 minutes to gently steam the greens.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Uncover the pan and stir in the…
Uncover the pan and stir in the shelled edamame and cooked quinoa, tossing everything together until heated through.
Look for: heated through
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Pour the ginger-soy sauce over the mixture…
Pour the ginger-soy sauce over the mixture and toss to coat evenly. Cook for 1 more minute until the sauce is fragrant and well absorbed, then transfer to a serving bowl.
Look for: the sauce is fragrant and well absorbed, then transfer to a serving bowl
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