Garlic Sesame Tofu

Tofu Ingredients:

• 16 oz block of extra firm tofu

• 1-2 tablespoons of low-sodium tamari or soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon corn starch (can substitute with flour)

• 3-4 tablespoons breadcrumbs

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Sauce Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup of low sodium tamari or soy sauce

• 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil

• 2-3 tablespoons of honey

• 1 tablespoon corn starch (can substitute with flour)

• 2 tablespoons water

• 5 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

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Sides:

• Brown rice

• Bok choy and shitake mushrooms

  • sautéed with avocado oil, tamari or soy sauce, and rice vinegar

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Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400º

2. Drain tofu and pat dry, cut tofu into 1-inch cubes

3. Coat tofu cubes in tamari or soy sauce, then cornstarch, then in bread crumbs. Ensure each cube is evenly coated

4. Add tofu to baking sheet, place with ample space between each cube. Place in oven for 25-35 minutes, until golden brown

5. Prepare the sauce. Add EVOO and minced garlic to a sauce pan until aromatic

6. In a separate bowl, whisk tamari or soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil

7. Add cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water in pan, and stir as whisking in remaining mixture to pan

8. Remain on medium heat, intermittently stirring, as sauce thickens. Sauce should start to bubble. Once bubbling, can reduce heat to low heat

9. Once tofu is done, toss tofu cubes into sauce and coat generously

10. Top with sesame seeds for garnish