Anti-Inflammatory Braised Tofu with Kimchi

⏱️ 35 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Anti-Inflammatory Braised Tofu with Kimchi

Nutrition Facts

Calories
310
Protein
20g
Carbs
8g
Fiber
5g

Health Benefits

Gut Health8/10
Anti-Inflammatory9/10
Blood Sugar Control9/10

Ingredients

  • •- 2 blocks extra-firm organic tofu (14 oz each)
  • •- 3 tablespoons avocado oil (lower inflammation than vegetable oil)
  • •- 4 garlic cloves, minced (about 1.5 tablespoons)
  • •- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (lower glycemic than soy sauce)
  • •- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • •- 1/2 cup kimchi, chopped (adds probiotics)
  • •- 2 green onions, sliced
  • •- 1 tablespoon gochugaru
  • •- 1 teaspoon monk fruit sweetener (zero glycemic impact)
  • •- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (adds omega-3s and fiber)

Instructions

  1. 11. Press tofu between paper towels for 15 minutes
  2. 22. Slice tofu into 1/2-inch thick rectangles
  3. 33. Heat avocado oil in large skillet over medium-high heat
  4. 44. Cook tofu until golden, about 4 minutes per side
  5. 55. Mix coconut aminos, sesame oil, garlic, gochugaru, and monk fruit
  6. 66. Pour sauce over tofu, reduce heat to low
  7. 77. Simmer 5 minutes until sauce thickens
  8. 88. Top with kimchi, green onions, and ground flaxseed

Smart Substitutions

Soy sauce→Coconut aminos

Lower sodium, no wheat, reduces inflammation

💡 65% reduction
Sugar→Monk fruit sweetener

Zero glycemic impact, no insulin response

💡 100% reduction
Vegetable oil→Avocado oil

Higher in omega-3s, more stable at high heat

💡 No change