How to make:
Teriyaki Tofu Meal Prep
Step up your vegan meal prep game with this easy baked Teriyaki Tofu recipe! This tofu meal prep recipe holds up in the fridge all week long!
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hour
Author:
Yield:
4 1x
Rating:
Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce block extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed*
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- For serving: brown rice, steamed broccoli, sesame seeds, green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes, until crispy.
- In a medium saucepan, add soy sauce, water, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger; whisk to combine. Bring sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- To a small bowl, add cornstarch and cold water. Whisk until smooth, making sure there are no lumps. Pour cornstarch slurry into the pot; whisk to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes, until sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.
- Add baked tofu to teriyaki sauce; toss until evenly coated.
- Serve teriyaki tofu with brown rice and steamed broccoli.
Notes
*Use a tofu press, or wrap the tofu in paper towels and place in the sink with a heavy object on top. Press for 10-15 minutes.
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