Chimichurri Instant Pot Tofu Recipe

Name: Chimichurri Instant Pot Tofu
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 29 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 900 g super-firm tofu (two 450g blocks); 120 ml vegetable broth (1/2 cup); 15 ml gluten-free tamari (1 tbsp); 30 g fresh flat-leaf parsley (1 cup); 4 g fresh oregano leaves (2 tbsp); 15 g garlic (3 cloves); 30 ml red wine vinegar (2 tbsp); 20 ml extra virgin olive oil (4 tsp); 2 g red pepper flakes (1/2 tsp); 4 g fine salt (1/2 tsp); 2 g black pepper (1/4 tsp)

Prep: 12minCook: 17min4 servingsMedium364 cal / servingMexican

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A delicious Chimichurri Instant Pot Tofu packed with 32g of protein per serving and just 347 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 29 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

400g extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 cups mixed vegetables
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp ginger

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for brightness
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 364 kcal

Protein: 32.6g

Fat: 22.7g

Carbs: 9.8g

Fiber: 5.1g

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