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Easy Pan-Fried Tofu with Romesco Sauce | Quick Vegan Dinner Recipe

Crispy tofu tossed in a smoky, rich Romesco sauce made from scratch! This easy vegan tofu recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep. Ready in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 400g firm tofu
  • 120g onion chopped
  • 120g long sweet pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4–6 tbsp (50 ml) vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp homemade Romesco sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Pul Biber or chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp concentrated vegetable stock
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • Chopped parsley & sesame seeds (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Prep the tofu: Pat tofu dry and cut into slices or cubes. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  2. Shallow fry: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry tofu until golden brown on both sides. Set aside.
  3. Sauté veggies: In the same pan, add onions and peppers. Cook for 3–5 minutes with a pinch of salt.
  4. Add garlic: Stir in garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Make the sauce: Add Romesco sauce, soy sauce, chili flakes, and vegetable stock. Mix well.
  6. Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the sauce simmer for 10–15 minutes
  7. Add tofu back: Return tofu to the pan. Gently stir to coat with sauce.
  8. Final cook: Increase heat to medium-high. Cook uncovered for 2 more minutes.
  9. Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Notes

📌 Tips 

  • Make it gluten-free: Use tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • Add protein: Add chickpeas or tempeh for an extra protein boost.
  • Serve with: Rice, couscous, quinoa, or in wraps.