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simple garlic ginger tofu

Simple Ginger Garlic Tofu

This garlic ginger tofu is one of my weekly staples, full of flavor, well balanced, prepped in under 5 minutes and great with other grains, a quick stir fry or steamed veggies!
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1 14 oz block firm, extra firm (or sprouted) organic tofu, cubed ~ pressed or not (*see blog post)
Fat
  • drizzle of toasted sesame oil (I use about 1 tsp)
Flavorings
  • 1/3 cup organic tamari or soy sauce 
  • 1 large garlic clove, microplaned
  • 1/2 inch piece of ginger, peeled and microplaned
  • sprinkle of sesame seeds
  • 1 scallion, sliced
  • drizzle of maple syrup, optional but delicious

Method
 

  1. First, make the marinade. Combine the tamari/soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in an oven-proof dish.
  2. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary (sometimes I add more garlic and ginger)
  3. Cube the block of tofu and add it in. Gently stir it to coat the tofu with the marinade.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes. Keep an eye on it (if your dish is too large and the marinade can spread out, it can burn quickly).
  5. When it’s done, sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions. Enjoy!