Mustard-Crusted Tofu with Kale and Sweet Potato

A hearty vegetarian dish featuring crispy tofu coated in whole grain mustard, served with sautéed kale and tender sweet potato slices. This nutritious meal combines protein-rich tofu with vitamin-packed vegetables.

4 servings
28 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package firm tofu
  • ½ cup whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ medium onion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 1 bunch kale
  • 1 small red-skinned sweet potato
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cut tofu into eight 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange on paper towels; drain 10 minutes. Spread both sides of each slice with mustard.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and ginger; sauté 1 minute. Add kale, sweet potato, and lime juice. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until potato is tender and kale is wilted, about 12 minutes.

    12 min

  3. 3.

    Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in another large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu; cover and cook until heated through and crisp, about 2 minutes per side (some mustard seeds may fall off tofu).

    4 min

  4. 4.

    Arrange kale and sweet potato mixture on plate. Overlap tofu slices atop vegetables and serve.

    2 min

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