marinated tofu recipe

Incredibly easy to prepare and cook, this marinated tofu makes the perfect protein source for buddha bowls, sandwiches, spring rolls and more!

Easy Marinated Tofu

14. oz block firm or extra firm tofu

juice of 1/2 a lemon

olive oil

coconut sugar*

soy sauce**

garlic,

salt

black pepper

If desired, press your tofu in a tofu...

If desired, press your tofu in a tofu press or by wrapping the block of tofu in a clean dish towl and carefully placing a heavy pot or pan on top to remove extra water. This isn't necessary, but will give you a more flavorful, crispy tofu.

Slice the tofu into 1/3 inch thin rectangles...

Slice the tofu into 1/3 inch thin rectangles or triangles.

In a shallow, rectangular Tupperware, mix together all...

In a shallow, rectangular Tupperware, mix together all of the marinade ingredients until combined.

Place the sliced tofu into the marinade, put...

Place the sliced tofu into the marinade, put the lid on the Tupperware and allow it to sit in the fridge for 15-30 minutes, flipping the tofu over half way through if possible.

Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Remove...

Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Remove the tofu from the marinade and place it directly onto the pan. The olive oil in the marinade should keep the tofu from sticking to the pan. Fry the tofu for 3-5 minutes or until browned before flipping and repeating the process on the other side. You can spoon the extra marinade over the top of the tofu as it cooks or save it to use as a sauce.

Enjoy the marinated, cooked tofu in buddha bowls,...

Enjoy the marinated, cooked tofu in buddha bowls, sandwiches, spring rolls, salad, and more!

Grilled tofu doesn&#x27;t have to be an afterthought. Here I marinate slabs of firm tofu with lemon, garlic, olive oil, oregano, tamari, and maple syrup for a flavorful marinade that doubles as a sauce.

Grilled Tofu

(30 ml) tamari

olive oil oil

(30 ml) maple syrup

lemon

garlic cloves, pressed

oregano

In a bowl or measuring pitcher, combine the tamari, oil, maple syrup, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano. Whisk well to combine as much as possible – the oil will want to separate out.

Press the tofu strips gently with paper towels to remove excess water, then place in a shallow baking pan in a single layer and pour the marinade over the tofu. Let sit at least 30 minutes and preferably 1-2 hours (or cover and chill for up to 2 days).

When ready to cook, wipe the garlic off of the tofu (otherwise it will burn) and reserve the marinade. The tofu tends to stick to grills, so I have the best success searing it in a ceramic non-stick pan over medium-high heat until golden, then transferring it to the hot grill to add caramelization. You can also simply sear it the skillet until deep golden on both sides, 1-2 minutes per side.

Alternatively, make sure your grill or stovetop grill pan is very clean, and oil it well. If using a grill pan, heat the pan over medium-high heat until very hot. If using a grill, set it to medium heat. Place the tofu slices on the grill at an angle and cook until it holds deep grill marks, 1-2 minutes per side.

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