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Sweet and Spicy Tofu
[Vegan]

RP By: Rhea Parsons

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When Rhea became vegan, there were no places in her Bronx neighborhood to eat, so... Read More

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Sweet & Spicy Tofu/Tempeh [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Sweet and Spicy Tofu [Vegan]

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I read a recipe recently for orange glazed fish and thought it would make a great Extreme Vegan Makeover. It combines spicy Cajun seasoning with sweet, fruity marmalade. I don’t usually like foods that are glazed, but here the spice and sweet are a marriage made in heaven. This... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Sweet and Spicy Tofu [Vegan]

For the spice blend:

1 ½ tsp. kosher salt
1 ½ tsp. garlic powder
1 ¾ tsp. paprika
¾ tsp. ground black pepper
¾ tsp. onion powder
¾ tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried thyme
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)

Additional Ingredients:

1 tsp. raw brown sugar
¼ tsp. kosher salt
1 package tofu, drained or 1 package tempeh
1 Tbs. safflower oil
¼ cup orange marmalade
1 Tbsp. lime juice
Lime wedges

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How to Prepare Sweet and Spicy Tofu [Vegan]

Combine the seasonings in a small bowl and stir until evenly blended. Add the sugar and the salt and blend.
If using tofu, cut it into slices of your desired thickness. I cut the block in half, then I cut each half into 4 slices for a total of 8 thin rectangular slices.
If using tempeh, I sometimes steam it first if I want it softer but I didn’t this time. I split the tempeh in half so that I had two thin rectangles. The way I do this is to lay the tempeh on a cutting board, hold the top steady with the palm of my hand and with a knife, slice through it like I am splitting open a bagel. Then I cut each thin rectangle in half so I have 4 pieces.
Press the slices of the tofu or tempeh into the spice blend and cover both sides with it.
Heat a skillet with medium-high heat and add the oil. Sauté the tofu or tempeh in the skillet for about 4 minutes. Flip the slices and cook until both sides are browned.
Meanwhile, mix the orange marmalade and the lime juice in a bowl. When the tofu or tempeh is ready, pour the marmalade mixture into the pan and stir it around until it melts. Carefully turn the tofu or tempeh slices in the pan so that both sides get covered in the orange glaze.

Notes

For the spice blend,adjust to the level of heat you want. You can just use 3 Tbs. of a Cajun seasoning blend but watch out for high sodium content and MSG

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.