Sriracha Tofu
This Sriracha Tofu recipe is only five simple ingredients and done in 15 minutes for a quick and easy protein plant-based meal. This dish has a lot of umami and a tad bit of spice for a delicious vegan lunch or dinner.
A very versatile main to pair with millet, rice or throw into a salad. The best part is that this uses a sriracha that is a more trusting with clean ingredients. The key ingredient for this Yellowbird’s Blue Agave Sriracha. This sauce includes the following ingredients:
A very versatile main to pair with millet, rice or throw into a salad. The best part is that this uses a sriracha that is a more trusting with clean ingredients. The key ingredient for this Yellowbird’s Blue Agave Sriracha. This sauce includes the following ingredients: Red Jalapeños, Organic Blue Agave Nectar, Organic Distilled Vinegar, Garlic, Salt, Tangerine Juice Concentrate, Lime Juice Concentrate.
Let’s get to making this recipe. Feel free to keep reading on or jump to the recipe card for an easier read as you’re making this meal in realtime.
Ingredients for this Sriracha Tofu Recipe
- 1 – 14 oz package extra firm tofu block
- 3 Tbsp blue agave sriracha
- 3 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
Method for making sriracha tofu
- Press out water from extra firm tofu.
- Make marinade by mixing blue agave tofu, sesame oil and garlic powder. Brush marinade over tofu.
- Heat up a cast iron skillet with olive oil or avocado oil.
- On medium high heat, cook all sides of the sriracha tofu for 3 minutes or until it starts to get a crisp brown color on the edges.
- Once cooked on all sides, place on a plate lined with paper towel to soak up any excess oil.
- Brush with any leftover marinade and then serve.
I also like to make sure to use organic extra firm tofu. There are a lot of myths about tofu and I’m here to clear the air on this delicious meat substitute for those who choose a more plant-based lifestyle.
What are the health benefits of tofu?
According to BBC good food, tofu contains the following health benefits:
1. Source of protective antioxidants
2. May alleviate menopausal symptoms
3. May support heart health
4. Source of ‘complete’ plant protein
5. May support blood sugar management
“Tofu is made by curdling fresh soya milk, pressing it into a solid block and then cooling it, in much the same way that traditional dairy cheese is made by curdling and solidifying milk.”
MORE EASY PLANT-BASED RECIPES TO TRY
- AIR FRYER POPCORN TOFU
- VEGAN FILIPINO TOFU ADOBO
- VEGAN GF FRIED MUSHROOMS
- OYSTER MUSHROOM STEAK RECIPE
- SESAME CAULIFLOWER
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Sriracha Tofu
This 5-ingredient sriracha tofu is a delicious high in protein plant-based meat substitute that only takes 15 minutes to make
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servings5
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kcal0
minutesIngredients
14 oz 14 organic extra firm tofu
3 Tbsp 3 blue agave sriracha
3 Tbsp 3 sesame oil
1 tsp 1 garlic powder
2 Tbsp 2 olive oil or avocado oil
Directions
- Press out water from extra firm tofu.
- Make marinade by mixing blue agave tofu, sesame oil and garlic powder. Brush marinade over tofu.
- Heat up a cast iron skillet with olive oil or avocado oil.
- On medium high heat, cook all sides of the sriracha tofu for 3 minutes or until it starts to get a crisp brown color on the edges.
- Once cooked on all sides, place on a plate lined with paper towel to soak up any excess oil.
- Brush with any leftover marinade and then serve.
Notes
- Use organic extra firm tofu for this recipe
- Highly recommend only using Yellowbird’s blue agave sriracha for a cleaner recipe