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"Honey" Garlic Tofu

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A vegan take on the classic takeaway dish, this is an amazing weeknight treat that's ready in half an hour.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Keyword 30 minutes or less, honey garlic chickpen dupe, honey garlic tofu, plant based weeknight dinner, takeaway dupe, vegan honey garlic tofu, vegan takeaway copycat, vegan weeknight dinner, weeknight dinner
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 347.5
Author Cat Gavriusova

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 oz extra firm tofu sliced into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup cornstarch

Sticky "Honey" Garlic Sauce

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey if you eat it
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp sriracha
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1½ tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1½ tbsp water, to make a slurry

To serve

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment or a reusable silicone liner. 
  • To a bowl, add the tofu, spices and cornstarch and toss. 
  • Transfer to the baking sheet, liberally spray with oil, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until browned and crispy. 
  • In the meantime, in a pan over medium heat, add the garlic, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sriracha. Bring to a simmer. 
  • While that simmers, in a small bowl, add the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the sauce and stir until it thickens, like honey or maple syrup consistency. 
  • Once the tofu is cooked, pour it into the sauce and toss to coat. Serve over rice, and garnish with freshly chopped green onion and sesame seeds, as desired. Enjoy immediately or store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to four days. 

Notes

    • Swap maple syrup for agave or date syrup if those are more accessible to you.
    • Use tamari for a gluten-free version or regular soy sauce if you don't have a gluten restriction.
    • Alternatively, coconut aminos are a great soy-free source of umami.
    • Add broccoli, bell pepper, or snap peas to the mixture for extra fiber. This may also bulk up the volume of the meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 347.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 65.3g | Protein: 14.1g | Fat: 2.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 1505.2mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 13.7g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 82.8mg | Iron: 2.4mg