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Miso-Glazed Tofu

This simple yet deeply flavorful miso tofu bursts with savory goodness. A protein-rich and adaptable dish for any occasion!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 153kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 15 oz extra firm tofu
  • ½ cup onion , peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic , peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (sub apple cider or white vinegar)

Instructions

  • Remove the tofu from the package and press to remove excess fluid. See note on pressing tofu.
    A block of extra firm tofu sits on a white plate.
  • While the tofu is pressing, place the chopped onion, garlic and one tablespoon olive oil together in a medium-size container.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the miso, tamari, and vinegar. Add this to the chopped onion mixture and stir until well-combined.
    A hand is stirring marinade next to a container of miso paste and another container with chopped onions.
  • Chop the tofu into 1/2" cubes and place in the pan with the miso marinade. Stir everything together gently so that the marinade permeates the tofu. Let the tofu marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to an hour. 
    A hand uses a spoon to stir tofu with marinade. The rest of the cubed tofu sits in a green container.
  • Pour remaining oil in skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Let the oil heat up for about a minute. Use tongs to carefully place tofu pieces in the skillet and slightly brown each side of the tofu cubes. Continue cooking and tossing the tofu until the tofu is slightly browned. Then turn heat to low and add the remaining marinade. Cook for a minute or two until the onions are tender.
  • Store cooked tofu in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Tofu changes its consistency when frozen so it's not recommended to freeze this recipe. 
  • To serve, place tofu pieces over rice, cauliflower rice, in vegetable wraps, salads, etc. To reheat, cook in a skillet, air fryer until, or microwave until heated through. 

Notes

You can also cook this tofu in an air fryer. See the post above for the link to my air fryer tofu recipe.
To press tofu, remove from the package and wrap in a kitchen towel or paper towels and sit on a plate with something heavy over the top, like a small casserole dish. Alternatively, using a tofu press results in an evenly pressed tofu.
If you are not worried about carbs, adding a tablespoon of agave nectar to the marinade can greatly enhance the flavors and the browning effect of the tofu.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 887mg | Potassium: 229mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.7mg