Lemon Basil Tofu

Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Cooking Method: ,
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Need a quick and easy dinner to prepare? Enjoy this high protein Lemon Basil Tofu recipe that only requires 10 ingredients.

Ingredients
    Baked Garlic Tofu
  • 1 450g Block Extra Firm Tofu (pressed and drained)
  • 1 tsp Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 clove Garlic (finely minced)
    • Lemon Sauce
  • 1/4 tsp Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 each Juice and Zest From Lemon
  • 1 tsp Brown Mustard
  • 2 clove Garlic (Minced)
  • 1/2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1/4 each Medium Red Onion (Diced)
  • 1 tsp Neutral Oil
  • 8-9 each Fresh Basil Leaves (Rolled and Cut into Ribbons)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Set oven to 400F. After pressing your tofu, pat your tofu dry and cut into 16 even cube pieces. Place tofu pieces into a large tupperware container and add in soy sauce, white wine vinegar, nutritional yeast and garlic.
  2. 2
    Seal tupperware container tightly and gently shake to coat tofu evenly.
  3. 3
    Add tofu onto a line baking sheet, making sure each pieces is spread out and isn’t touching another piece of tofu.
  4. 4

    Place baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until the edges become golden and set aside.

  5. 5

    In a small bowl combine the remaining soy sauce, maple syrup, lemon juice and zest, brown mustard, garlic, and cornstarch and mix well with a fork to combine making sure there are no additional clumps of cornstarch remaining.

  6. 6

    In a pan over medium heat, sauté your onion with a pinch of salt until softened. Add in your tofu and your lemon sauce and sauté for about a minute until sauce thickens.

  7. 7

    Remove pan from heat and stir in basil. Taste and adjust salt as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 162kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 350mg15%
Potassium 322mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 13g5%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 7g
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin C 9 mg
Calcium 22 mg
Iron 14 mg
Vitamin D 0 IU

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Average cost of recipe per serving: $2.12

Note: The costs are an estimated calculation and are subject to variation depending on the time of year and your location.

Adapted from: www.planetbasedrdblog.com

Keywords: Tofu, Lemon, Basil, Soy Sauce
Read it online: https://livehealthycooks.com/recipe/lemon-basil-tofu/