crispy Glazed tofu

If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to add more protein to your meals, try this crispy glazed tofu recipe. Other flavourful glazes of equal parts liquid sweetener + liquid salt can be used with this method, and the resulting cubes are a tasty addition to salads, stir fries and grain bowls.

This recipe is:

• Easy to make
• Satisfying
• Protein-rich

If you love this tofu, try our Pad Thai next and read the full blog post to learn more about tofu.

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Servings 4

Calories 127.62 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 block Extra firm tofu
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp soy sauce or alternative like tamari
• olive oil, for frying

Instructions

 

• Cut the block of extra firm tofu into cubes.
• Whisk together the maple syrup and soy sauce to make the glaze.
• Heat oil in a pan over medium high. When hot, add tofu.
• Fry tofu until brown. Turn the cubes individually towards the end to brown evenly.
• When tofu cubes are brown, add the glaze to the pan.
• Stir to coat evenly and cook until glaze is absorbed.
• Enjoy in salads, bowls, wraps, stir fries, or on their own!

Notes

Recipe Cost Breakdown

Ingredients	Servings: 4
	Quantity	Measure	Cost
Extra Firm Tofu	1		3.69
Maple Syrup	2	tbsp	0.50
Soy Sauce	2	tbsp	0.14
Total			4.33
Cost/Serving			1.08

Nutrition

Calories: 127.62kcalCarbohydrates: 9.73gProtein: 10.55gFat: 5.15gSaturated Fat: 0.69gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.07gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.39gSodium: 453.28mgPotassium: 38.13mgFiber: 1.29gSugar: 6.35gVitamin A: 10.99IUCalcium: 87.78mgIron: 1.75mg

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