Baked Tofu & Avocado Sauce
Baked Tofu & Avocado Sauce
As a vegan household, my family always has tofu and avocados on hand, and I am always coming up with new recipes that incorporate both ingredients. The two are actually the perfect combination in terms of nutrition and texture!
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Allergens: Soy
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound super-firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons tamari sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon roasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 medium avocado (pitted)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Line baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly brush with oil. Set aside.
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Drain and press tofu, then cut into 2-inch cubes.
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In small bowl, combine soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, onion powder, garlic powder, nutritional yeast flakes, and cumin, mixing well.
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Brush marinade on tofu slices and allow to marinate for 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, prepare the avocado sauce by adding cilantro, parsley, onion, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, avocado, and salt to high-speed blender or food processor and process until smooth.
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Place baked tofu slices onto baking sheet and brush with oil.
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Bake for 30 minutes, turning over halfway through.
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Serve tofu topped with avocado sauce.