Tofu, or “soy cheese,” is a fresh product obtained by coagulating soy milk using coagulants (lemon juice, nigari, or calcium sulfate).

It is a plant product of exceptionally high nutritional quality.

Namely, tofu is rich in protein and contains little fat, and due to its mild, neutral flavor, it pairs excellently with numerous foods.

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Its growing popularity is due to its pleasant taste, simple preparation, and nutritionally high-quality composition.

Tofu is an essential ingredient in vegetarian and vegan menus, containing plenty of protein and essential amino acids that are important for the normal functioning of the body.

It can be an excellent substitute for meat in numerous dishes, and it is certainly important to emphasize that it does not contain gluten, making it suitable for people with celiac disease.

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And now it’s time to create an exceptionally tasty and healthy dish together—glazed tofu with various vegetables.

The preparation won’t take much of your time, and the most important part is definitely marinating the tofu.

Choose your favorite veggies or those that have been waiting in the fridge.

The recipe and preparation steps are waiting for you below.

Enjoy your meal!

Ingredients:

• 2 blocks of  fresh tofu
• 50 ml  tamari sauce
• 2 teaspoons of  smoked paprika
• vegetables of your choice-for the glaze-
• 50 g  cane sugar
• 30 ml water
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• pinch of cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon of mustard
• 30 ml melted (vegan) butter

Preparation:

1. Place the tofu in a zip-lock plastic bag with the tamari sauce and smoked paprika, mix everything well, and let it marinate for at least an hour.

2. Then bake the tofu in the oven for 50 minutes at 180 degrees.

3. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by mixing all the ingredients in a smaller pot until the sugar dissolves.

4. Pour the glaze over the tofu and bake for another 15 minutes.

5. Then slice the tofu thinly and serve with your choice of vegetables (roasted, sautéed, stir-fried, boiled..).

Tofu is a healthful, flavorful, and versatile plant-based food.

It offers a lot of protein and very little fat, and it can be used in a lot of different dishes.

This makes it an excellent food for everyone, but especially for vegetarians, vegans, and individuals who can’t eat gluten.

This glazed tofu recipe is a simple and flavorful way to eat tofu with your favorite veggies.

It illustrates that eating well can taste good and be good for you.

Give it a try and have a tasty, healthy lunch that is good for your body and has a lot of protein!