Sweet Gingery Tofu is a great vegetarian meal that packs tons of flavor. The

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I made this sweet gingery tofu with a friend who has 4 kids, age 4 to 14, and she was convinced this would be a pretty tough sell to all four of them come dinner time. I think she was actually laughing at me because the thought of her whole family eating tofu together was absurd. I feel so vindicated! She called me the night she prepared it and said the kids were actually fighting over who got the last piece. Seriously, this recipe is THAT good!

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The dish is so easy because you probably have most of the ingredients on hand, you only need one dish to mix them all in AND it’s inexpensive to make — less then $3 for 4 servings! Serve it with some edamame or sautéed Asian greens and brown rice and you have a protein, carb and vegetable that makes for the perfectly balanced, asian-inspired meal.

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Sweet Gingery Tofu is a really easy vegetarian meal to whip up in a pinch. We’re trying to eat more vegetarian meals during the week so this is definitely in the rotation pretty often. We also love Vegetarian Baked TaquitosCauliflower Steaks, and Forbidden Black Rice Bowls for our vegetarian dinner nights!

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This dish is all about the sauce. The sweet, gingery taste is out of this world! It’s not just for tofu either. Some nights when I’m making this recipe I’ll make tofu for Kenya (our family vegetarian), and I’ll do chicken or fish for the rest of us in the same sauce. It’s a game changer! 

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You’re going to love this Sweet Gingery Tofu recipe! It’s not just for meatless Monday, it’s perfect for meatless any day! Let me know in the comments what you think and tag me on social media. I love seeing your weelicious creations!

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Sweet Gingery Tofu

3.80 from 5 votes
Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 pound firm or extra firm tofu, drained
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or Braggs amino acids
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place tofu in a towel to remove as much liquid/water as possible. 
  • Cut tofu into even 1/2 inch slices.
  • Mix the remaining ingredients in a 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
  • Place tofu in marinade, coating both sides, and bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden.
  • * This sauce could also be used for baking fish or chicken. Adjust cooking time accordingly.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Sodium: 280mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g
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About the Author

Catherine is a mama of three. A Kentucky girl living in California. Here’s what I know: all kids can be great eaters and mealtime must be easy. I create simple, healthy recipes the whole family will love.

Comments

  1. […] I tried this ginger tofu recipe from Weelicious. The ingredient list is pretty similar, but it doesn’t use any chili paste and has honey […]

  2. Baked tofu is on regular rotation in my son’s lunchbox. I make BBQ a lot, but can’t wait to try out this marinade! For those parents whose kids might not be fans of tofu – try freezing the tofu, then thaw and press. The freezing gives the tofu a “chewier” texture that is sometimes more pleasing.

  3. Tofu is my new friend! - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community Food Talk And Fabulous Finds says:

    […] I love it, too! However, until recently I found that I had to force myself to eat it. Then I discovered a different brand of Tofu that I actually loved. Wildwood Natural Organic foods. It doesn't have that 'tofu' flavor unless it hits the expiration date, which makes me wonder just how fresh other popular brands are, such as Nasoya, that always have that odd flavor. I recently tried this recipe for Sweet Gingery Tofu and loved it! I didn't have Mirin, so I left that out. I let it marinate overnight. http://b12.ba4.myftpupload.com/2009/02/18/sweet-gingery-tofu/ […]

  4. Made this on salmon – it was so good! If you can’t find mirin (sweet cooking sake), you could sub a sweet white wine.

  5. I made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! Thanks for this recipe, Catherine! Love love love Weelicious!

  6. I have made this dish 2 times and each time it was delicious! Will be making again tomorrow night with exactly your side serving suggestions of edamame and brown rice!

  7. This was so wonderful! Served it with rice and sugar snap peas. Sophisticated enough for an adult’s pallet but kid pleasing as well and I have a 2.5 year old.

  8. i’m going to try this tonight. i don’t usually make tofu. can you refrigerate leftovers and reheat later? thanks!

  9. […] supper as per the meal plan was Sweet Ginger Tofu. I had never tried this recipe before, nor had I ever eaten tofu. I’m not sure what to think. […]

  10. […] Monday: Sweet Gingery Tofu […]

  11. Hi Catherine – this sounds great! Should I use firm, medium or soft tofu, or does it not matter? Thanks! Ann

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