Easy Broiled Tofu
Easy Broiled Tofu makes for a delicious and crispy addition to any dish or can make for a tasty side. We paired this braised tofu with our Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Braised Cabbage. Mix and match with any of our other veggie sides, or add this tofu to a grain bowl for extra protein.
Ingredients
Serves: 4 Time: 25 minutes
Easy Broiled Tofu
- 1 block extra-firm tofu, drained (optionally you can press the tofu but it isn’t necessary)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-2 Tbs lemon juice
- 2 Tbs soy sauce
- Olive oil
Directions
- First, preheat the broiler on your oven and lightly spray or rub a thin layer of olive oil on a baking sheet
- Next, drain the tofu and cut it into triangles but cutting widthwise into four equal rectangles and cost those in half to create squares. Then, cut the squares into triangles.
- Afterward, prepare your braising sauce in a medium bowl. Combine the water, garlic, lemon juice, and soy sauce.
- Dip each tofu triangle into the braising sauce and then place on the baking sheet. Continue this step until all the tofu has been in the braising sauce.
- Place the baking sheet in the broiler and cook for 10 minutes. The tofu will be lightly browned.
- Remove the tofu from the oven and pour some spoonfuls of the braising sauce over to tofu, there is no need to flip the tofu.
- Return to the oven and bake for 3 more minutes.
- After, remove the the tofu again and coat with the remainder of the braising sauce. Bake for 3 more minutes.
- And then, remove the tofu from the oven, turn off the broiler.
- Serve and enjoy!
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