How to Cook Tofu like a BOSS | 4 EASY Recipes! V/GF

Here are 4 EASY ways to prep and cook TOFU! I make the Marry me tofu and Breakfast sandwich tofu at LEAST once a week!

Teriyaki Marinade:
~ 1 block firm or extra firm tofu(drained and pressed)
~ 2 tbsp brown sugar
~ 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce
~ 2 tbsp orange juice
~ 2 tbsp water
~ 1/2 tsp garlic powder
~ 1/2 tsp ginger powder

1) mix all ingredients together and marinate tofu for 30 minutes or overnight. Cook over medium heat and add to a salad or over rice!

Teriyaki Orange Summer Salad Recipe:
~ kale (massaged in a bit of lemon juice + salt)
~ shredded cabbage/ coleslaw mix
~ diced cucumber
~ shredded carrot
~ avocado
~ teriyaki tofu
~ green onion + sesame seeds for garnish
~ orange sesame vinaigrette

Orange Sesame Vinaigrette Recipe:
~ 1/4 cup orange juice
~ 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
~ 1 1/2 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce
~ 1/4 tsp dry mustard
~ 1 tbsp olive oil
~ 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
~ 1 tsp maple syrup

1) mix all ingredients together and whisk! This dressing is VERY orange tasting so if you don’t like that, I would try a different vinaigrette!

Sesame Tofu Sticks:
– 1 block extra firm or firm tofu
– 3 tsp cornstarch
– 3 tbsp water
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1/4 cup gluten free soy sauce or tamari
– 3 tbsp rice vinegar
– 2 tsp sesame oil
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1 tsp ginger, grated
– 1 tsp chili flakes(only use a few shakes if you don’t like spicy!)
-1/2 tsp mustard powder
– 2 tsp maple syrup
– 1/4 – 1/2 tsp black pepper
– sesame seeds and green onion to garnish

Preheat oven to 400f
1) drain and press tofu, then slice into strips
2) stir together cornstarch and water to make a slurry, then coat tofu strips in it and allow to soak for 10 mins
3) lay strips of tofu on a baking tray lined with parchment and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through OR pan fry strips in 1-2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat for a few minutes on each side
4) in a separate bowl whisk together all remaining ingredients(oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, mustard powder, maple syrup, black pepper) set aside
5) heat the sauce in a small pan on medium, once tofu strips are done cooking, cover in the sauce, and use remaining sauce as a dip
6) garnish with sesame seeds and green onions

Marry Me Tofu:
– 350g-500g extra firm tofu(drained and pressed)
– 2 tbsp gluten free soy sauce
– 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
– 1/2 tsp garlic powder
– 1/2 tsp onion powder
– 1/2 tsp paprika/smoked paprika
– 1 tbsp hot sauce
– 2 tbsp vegan mayo or oil
– 1 tbsp water
– 1 tsp vinegar

Sauce:
– 2 tbsp vegan butter
– 5 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
– 1 tsp chili flakes(or a few shakes if you don’t like spicy)
– 2 cups vegetable broth
– 1/2 – 3/4 cup cashew cream(I used coconut milk instead)
– 1 tbsp dijon mustard
– 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
– 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes
– salt and pepper to taste

1) drain and press water out of tofu, rip into bite size pieces and set aside
2) whisk together soy sauce, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, hot sauce, mayo, water and vinegar. Add tofu pieces and mix until all pieces are coated, allow to sit and marinate for 30 minutes
3) heat a pan over medium and add marinated tofu, browning on each side(about 10 mins), remove from heat once cooked and set aside
4) return the pan to low heat and add in vegan butter, minced garlic, chili flakes, and Italian and cook 1 minute
5) stir in broth, then coconut milk/cream, stir in dijon and raise the heat back to medium to bring to a simmer
6) add in sundried tomatoes and nutritional yeast
7) add in any additional veg(like cauliflower) and cook with a lid on for 5 minutes or until the veggies are a bit soft
8) if the sauce is very thin like mine, whisk in 1-2 tbsp corn starch to thicken
9) add the tofu back in and simmer for 5 minutes until everything is combined and the sauce is the desired thickness you want!

Serve over rice or pasta!

Breakfast Sandwich Tofu:
– 1 block extra firm tofu
– 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 2 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce
– 2 tbsp water
– 1 tsp liquid smoke
– 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1. Drain and press the tofu to get as much liquid out as possible. Cut into slices and set aside.
2. Whisk together all remaining ingredients, then coat tofu slices in the marinade and allow to sit a minimum of 30 minutes. For the best flavour, allow to sit 4hrs or overnight.
3. Cook tofu slices in a nonstick pan over medium heat 3-5 minutes each side until browned.
4. Assemble your sandwich!

* if you’re using a 500g block of FIRM tofu, I recommend upping every measurement by half. For example, instead of 2 tbsp nutritional yeast, do 3 tbsp nutritional yeast!*