19 Oct "How to Tofu" Recipe Challenge

The Soyfoods Council challenged the Recipe ReDux family to add more soyfoods to their diet by creating recipes using one of the most versatile soy foods available – tofu. In order to celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Robinsbite intern Leah Wakefield created protein packed Tofuwiches, inpired by Comocomecami. We modified a bit by adding a spicy marinade, baking instead of frying, and utilizing an array of colorful veggies. Tender on the outside and crunchy on the inside, tofu easily absorbs flavors unlike meat, so this was one flavorful ‘wich. Simple, healthy, filling and delish!

 
Tofuwiches Recipe:

Marinade

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, to taste, minced or chopped
• 1 tablespoons minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil

Veggies/Tofu

• One package Tofu-Extra Firm
• Snap Peas
• Cabbage
• Baby Kale
• Julienned cucumbers, carrots, zucchini, red pepper and jicama

1. Whisk together all of the ingredients in a bowl and let tofu soak in fridge overnight. (or at least for one hour)
2. Cut tofu diagonally into two triangles, and cut a slit on each triangle
3. Bake tofu at 400 degrees for 30 minutes on each side (longer if you like your tofu firmer)
4. Mix veggies and drizzle leftover marinade over veggies. Stuff each tofu triangle with veggies and sprinkle with sesame or chia seeds.

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