Seared Tofu With Gingered Vegetables

• 1 pound reduced-fat extrafirm tofu
• 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon bottled ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World)
• 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup sliced green onions, divided
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• Cooking spray
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 cup radish sprouts

1. Place tofu on several layers of paper towels; let stand 10 minutes. Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes.
2. Prepare rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt to rice; fluff with a fork.
3. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and bell pepper to pan; saute for 3 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup onions, vinegar, and soy sauce; cook for 30 seconds. Remove from pan. Wipe skillet with paper towels; recoat pan with cooking spray.
4. Place pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle tofu with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Add tofu to pan; cook 8 minutes or until golden, turning to brown on all sides. Return bell pepper mixture to pan, and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Drizzle tofu mixture with remaining 1 teaspoon oil; top with sesame seeds. Serve tofu mixture with rice; top with sprouts and remaining 1/4 cup onions.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/seared-tofu-with-gingered-vegetables (may not work)