Baked Tofu Bites on a Bed of Leafy Romaine

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Description

A simplified baked tofu-bite recipe served on a bed of leafy romaine, spritzed with raspberry vinaigrette, and garnished with fresh sliced strawberries.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • cooking spray
  • ½ cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 small head romaine lettuce, or to taste, torn
  • 3 strawberries, or more to taste, sliced
  • ¼ cup raspberry vinaigrette dressing

Instructions

  1. Lay tofu slices onto several layers of paper towel; top with more paper towel. Place something heavy onto the tofu to squeeze excess water from the tofu; let sit until the tofu is drained
  2. 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  4. Stir teriyaki sauce
  5. sesame seeds
  6. garlic
  7. hot sauce
  8. and sugar together in a bowl. Cut pressed tofu into 1/2-inch cubes and add to teriyaki sauce mixture; stir gently to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate 5 to 10 minutes.
  9. Spread tofu onto prepared baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes
  10. flip
  11. and continue baking until golden brown
  12. about 15 minutes more.
  13. Prepare a bed of romaine lettuce on a salad platter. Arrange strawberry slices around the edge of the lettuce bed. Spritz or drizzle raspberry vinaigrette over the lettuce. Pile warm baked tofu onto the lettuce.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4

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