Garlic Sesame Tofu
Serving Size: 10
This flavorful crispy baked tofu is tossed with a soy-maple glaze. A dish the whole family will enjoy! Great with steamed broccoli and rice.
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Baking sheet, Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Mixing spoon, Saucepan, SpatulaIngredients
Tofu
- 3 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari sauce
- 42 ounce extra firm tofu
- 3 tablespoon corn starch
- 9 tablespoon gluten-free breadcrumbs
Sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 6 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 6 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3 tablespoon corn starch
- 12 tablespoon water divided
- 15 clove garlic
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 Fahrenheit.
- Drain the excess liquid from the tofu and dry it off with a towel.
- Cut into 1 inch cubes and add to a large bowl. Toss with the soy sauce.
- Toss with the cornstarch, then the breadcrumbs until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Add to the baking tray and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- During the final 10 minutes, prep the sauce.
- Mince the garlic and saute with 1 tbsp neutral oil in a small saute pan for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Add in the soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, 2 tbsp of water and sesame oil.
- Whisk together the cornstarch and other 2 tbsp of water in a bowl and add to the pan.
- Heat over low heat for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce bubbles and thickens.
- When the tofu is done, toss with the sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Reheating Instructions
Heat in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1169mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg