Do you need to cook the marinated tofu?

This is the beauty of this recipe, you can enjoy it cold and uncooked. It maintains a perfectly chewy texture and helps to add tangy, umami loaded flavor to bowls and wraps similar to what you get from adding a briny cheese. If you prefer, you can also cook this by pan frying or baking as desired.

How long does this tofu keep?

Keep the tofu with the marinade in a clean airtight container for up to 7 days. When removing tofu for use, make sure to use clean utensils as this will help keep the tofu fresh longer.

How long should I marinate tofu?

Ideally, marinating overnight will help to infuse a good amount of flavor. As the tofu continues to sit, it will continue to develop flavor.

Lemon Garlic Marinated Tofu

Description

This Lemon Garlic Marinated Tofu is loaded with fresh tangy and savory flavors, making it the perfect addition to any bowl, salad or wrap. Easy to make and perfect for your weekly plant-based meal prep.

Ingredients

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1 block (450g) of extra firm or super firm tofu (if extra firm, press and drain)
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Juice of 2 lemons
1 1/2 tbsp yellow miso paste
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 tsp dry oregano
1 tsp dry basil

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Instructions

Cut your tofu into small 1/2 inch cubes and place into an airtight container with salt. Seal container and shake to coat tofu then set to the side.
To a small bowl or large measuring cup, add garlic, lemon, miso, vinegar, oil, nutritional yeast, oregano, and basil. Whisk to combine until smooth and no lumps of miso paste remain. Then, pour on top of the tofu in the container.
Give the container a nice shake to coat and place in the fridge to marinade overnight or longer in the fridge. Then it’s ready to use in wraps or on top of salad bowls.

Notes

Make sure to press your tofu. You can use a tofu press or wrap the tofu block in paper towels and place between two plates with a heavy object pressed over top. Pressing for 15 to 30 minutes is plenty.

Cut the tofu into small cubes. This will ensure that each piece of tofu properly absorbs the flavor from the marinade.

Allow the tofu to properly marinate. I recommend marinating the tofu for at least 12 to 48 hours for the maximum flavor.

Enjoy hot or cold. I personally love using it straight out of the jar to use in bowls, salads or wraps, but you can also pan-fry or bake it if you prefer.