Description
This marinated crispy tofu is packed with flavor and perfect for grain bowls or pasta dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block extra firm tofu
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil
Instructions
- Pat the block of tofu dry with a clean towel. Slice tofu into about twenty 1/2-inch cubes.
- In a medium bowl or shallow dish, whisk together the vegetable broth, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Add the cubed tofu to the marinade, tossing to fully cover all pieces. Marinate for at least 15 minutes and up to 24 hours. If needed, stir the tofu halfway through so that it is evenly coated.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Drizzle with enough oil to fully coat the pan, about 2 to 3 tablespoons.
- Once hot and shimmering, add one piece of tofu. The oil is hot enough if the tofu sizzles. Add all tofu pieces (do not add the marinade!), cooking the tofu in batches if needed.
- Pan-fry for 3 to 5 minutes on one side, until golden. Flip the tofu and cook until the reverse side is browned. Continue cooking the tofu, stirring occasionally, until it is golden throughout.
- The goal is crisp and golden tofu, which takes anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes, depending on pan type and stove heat. Remove tofu from the stove.
- Serve in grain bowls, with pasta, or anywhere that needs protein.
Notes
- Note #1: Check the tofu package for proper storage instructions.
- Note #2: Adjust oil based on your preference for cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg