Here’s how dinner turned out.
And here’s how it came to be.
Crock-pot Teriyaki Tofu & Broccoli
Ingredients:
- 1 large head of broccoli
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 block extra firm/firm tofu (organic, non GMO please!)
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp teriyaki sauce (or 1 tbsp maple syrup + 2 tbsp tamari)
- 2 tbsp arrowroot (or cornstarch) (split into 1 tbsp + 1 tbsp portions)
- optional: garlic and onion
Directions:
Add oil, teriyaki sauce, and sesame seeds to tupperware. Cube drained and pressed tofu. Add tofu to tupperware, place the top on and shake so all the ‘fu is coated. Then add 1 tbsp of arrowroot, cover and shake again.
Then add chopped broccoli and remaining 1 tbsp of arrowroot and shake again.
Repeat with chopped red bell pepper.
Basically you shake rattle ‘n roll between each ingredient’s addition to the tupperware.
I kept it in the fridge to marinate overnight (this is seriously the most massive tupperware we own). If you don’t have a humongous tub, you could keep it the a freezer sized ziplock or the crock-pot itself, but I do recommend letting it marinate a while.
While I was at work I gave Kyle idiot-proof instructions on what to do with it.
Pour in slow cooker and set on low for 5 hours.
Not the most photogenic of meals, but who really cares about that (besides food bloggers)?
Served over a bed of brown rice, it was the perfect thing to come home to (for the record “perfect” means anything I don’t have to cook).
Hippie notes:
- I recommend making extra sauce on the side to pour over the rice. Note I said on the side as opposed to simply doubling the teriyaki in the recipe. You don’t want to end up with teriyaki soup.
- Ginger, onion, and garlic would be delicious additions. You can leave the onion in chunks, but mince the garlic and ginger and blend it into the sauce.
- You can use less sesame oil if you want, but I was in the mood for greasy (but still healthy) Asian food when I was making this. If you’re craving a more authentic Asian recipe, the crock-pot is definitely not the way to go. Get out the frying pan.
- Tweaks for FODMAPs people: eat broccoli in moderation, use tamari and maple syrup instead of teriyaki, don’t add garlic or onion.
Came across your blog post today. I, too, posted a Tofu recipe on my blog today. Great minds must think alike. Sounds delicious an dI’ll have to make this sometime!
This looks great! I just got a crock pot- so I will surely give this a try!
Would you ever think of creating a crock-meal tab under the recipe section. That would be amazing! 🙂
Hi Elise! I just found your blog through various links and I have to say I’ve been having so much fun reading it (I’m starting from the beginning). I wasn’t going to comment until I got caught up but your recipes have caught my eye. I was hoping (if it’s alright) that I pin your picture(s) on pinterest. It’s a way for me to track recipes that I really want to try. Please let me know if it’s not and I’ll take it down immediately. Thanks!
ps. Sorry for the long novel!
pps. I hope you don’t mind but I pinned this as well.
I love how easy crock pot meals are ! This one looks pretty great. I love tofu but have yet to actually make it for myself
I need to get on your crock pot meals! 🙂 Totally hear you on not wanting to cook after a long shift…actually any shift for that matter. lol.
Ooh nice. I’m always welcome to new crockpot recipes; I love using it because I’m a lazy cook. I think instead of the sesame oil, I’m gonna use what my (white) friend calls the “Angry Man Sauce” which is this Chinese chili oil with a picture of a stern-looking woman on it.
Oooh yay, I make dinners with almost exactly these ingredients, except as stir-fries 🙂 My mum is so anti-appliance that I’ve never even considered buying a crockpot, even though I moved out almost two years ago 😛
im an appliance junkie i think. it was one of the biggest perks of getting married! (kidding. kinda)
is it really spicy or no? i infused my own chili oil a while ago because im afraid of wasting my money on one with too much heat and not liking it. im a wuss with spices.
ps im a lazy cook too. i feel like just using the word “cook” gives me more credit than i deserve.
hi dee! im so happy you found me. of course you can pin my stuff…the more people who you share with the better 🙂 i just added a “pin it” button to my posts now since several others have requested one. hope you enjoy the recipes!!
restaurants always seem to make it taste better, but the crock-pot helps marinate for a long time to get the flavor really well infused. of course lots of oil helps too since im sure that what restaurant chefs rely on…
good idea! ill start collecting and organizing them to do so.
hi katie. great minds indeed…
Making this today! Its a chilly fall day in Wisconsin so a warm crock pot meal was my plan. This combines that desire with the chinese craving I have been having all week! Looking forward to a yummy dinner and leftovers for lunch tomorrow!
perfect!! enjoy 🙂