Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Karen
Baked tofu cubes coated with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce – serve with brown rice and veggies for a healthy complete meal!
January is in full-force! Last week on Meatless Monday I introduced a Citrus Sunrise Juice featuring fresh oranges, lemons, carrots, and ginger. I thought we could all kick-off the New Year with more meatless options. Are you on board?
Lately I’ve been training for distance running (my first half-marathon is in March!) so I have been paying more attention to my protein intake after my runs. On days when I don’t want to eat meat or fish, I turn to other sources like eggs and tofu. Tofu doesn’t have to be boring, especially when it’s coated with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce!
Teriyaki Tofu
Ingredients
For the tofu:
- 1 14 oz block extra-firm tofu drained
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
For the teriyaki sauce:
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- Cooked rice for serving
- Green onions and toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes and blot with paper towels. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vegetable oil, and cornstarch. Add tofu and toss gently until tofu is coated with the mixture. Spread on a baking sheet in one layer and bake until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- To make the teriyaki sauce, combine soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat. Dissolve cornstarch in two tablespoons of water and whisk into the sauce, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens.
- Serve tofu cubes over rice topped with teriyaki sauce, green onions, and sesame seeds.
