The most flavorful tofu dish with Thai-inspired flavors. This dish is packed with fresh basil, the perfect dose of heat and mending of flavors.

Thai-Inspired Basil Tofu [Vegan]

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Cooking Time

30

Ingredients

For the Marinated Tofu:

  • 14 oz. extra-firm tofu, pressed and drained
  • 1/3 cup tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

For the Basil Tofu:

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/2 white onion, diced
  • 1 cup finely diced crimini mushrooms
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon miso paste
  • 2 cups fresh basil, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoons maple syrup

Preparation

  1. In a shallow baking dish, whisk together tamari, maple syrup, paprika, and black pepper. Cut tofu into rectangles and place in marinade.
  2. Let sit for 15 minutes, flip, then 15 minutes more. Store in fridge while preparing the rest.
  3. Heat 2 tbsp of coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5-6 minutes until fragrant and onions are translucent and soft. Roughly crumble in marinated tofu with your hands. Cook for 5 minutes more on medium heat. Whisk together miso paste with 2 tbsp of water to form a thin paste. Pour into the tofu and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Whisk together tamari, lime juice, and maple syrup in a small bowl. Pour mixture into tofu along with fresh basil. Stir to combine. Allow to cook for 2 minutes then take off the heat.
  5. Serve basil tofu with fresh lime and dash of red pepper flakes!


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    Taavi Moore

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    My name is Taavi Moore, and I am a graduate with my B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics. My passion for nutrition and feeding the body with nourishing foods has translated into my love for sharing delicious recipes – found right here on my blog, Healthie Nut. I am a firm believer in the non-diet approach, intuitive eating, and HAES (Health at Every Size).

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