Description
Make your own amazing (vegan, gluten-free) curried baked tofu with a fresh turmeric paste. Add it to sandwiches, salads, and wraps—or just eat it as a protein-packed entrée.
Ingredients
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Turmeric Paste:
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 (2-inch) piece fresh turmeric root, finely shredded (may substitute with 2 teaspoons ground turmeric)
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
Tofu:
- 1 (15-ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained
Instructions
- Create the Turmeric Paste by mixing together in a small bowl: juice of one lemon, garlic, turmeric root, curry powder, black pepper, olive oil, and agave syrup.
- Slice tofu in half. Then slice each half into three rectangular slabs for a total of six pieces.
- Place tofu in one layer in a baking dish.
- Spread the turmeric paste evenly over the tofu. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.
- Place the marinated tofu on the top rack of the oven and bake until golden brown (about 35 minutes).
- Remove from oven. Serve as an entrée warm, or chill and serve in sandwiches, salads, or wraps.
- Makes 3 servings (2 pieces each).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Cuisine: American, South East Asian
