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Macadamia Nut-Crusted Tofu With Sage

Maria Tointon, RDN, LDN, CSR
This Macadamia Nut-Crusted Tofu recipe will be a great addition to your Thanksgiving table. Featuring sliced tofu coated in a crunchy macadamia nut crust, accented with sage and a mouth-watering bold blend of flavors and textures. Won't disappoint!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating time 4 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 4
Calories 339 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Tofu

  • 1 14 oz block of extra-firm tofu

Marinade

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 3 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp liquid smoke
  • 1 tsp white miso (optional)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder

Macadamia Nut Breading

  • 1/2 cup ground macadamia nuts
  • 1/4 cup panko
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 16 sage leaves Fried in olive oil, chopped

Flax egg

  • 1 Tbsp ground flax seeds
  • 3 Tbsp water

Finishing Sauce

  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Drain and rinse your tofu. Wrap the block in paper towels or a hand towel and press it with a heavy object for about 20 minutes. If you prefer your tofu more moist inside you can skip the pressing and just pat dry.
    After pressing, slice the tofu block into four 1/4 inch slices. If you're wanting larger servings you can slice the block in half lengthwise and make 2 servings (as I did in the pictures).
  • In a medium bowl, add all the marinade ingredients and whisk together. Then pour into a baking dish.
    Arrange the tofu in the baking dish (single layer) with just enough room along the sides for the marinade. Stick it in the fridge and let it marinate for at least 4 hours (turning over half way through).
  • In a small bowl combine the ground macadamia nuts, panko, nutritional yeast and chopped fried sage (see instructions for fried sage above).
  • Preheat oven to 400° F.
  • Once the tofu is done marinating it's time to coat the outside of each slice of tofu with the flax egg. Then roll in the macadamia nut breading until covered.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add the tofu slices. Bake in the oven on the middle rack for 15 minutes. Turn over and bake for another 15 minutes. The edges should be a nice golden brown.
  • While your tofu is baking, mix together the finishing sauce: coconut aminos, smoked paprika, ground ginger, and dark brown sugar.
  • Once the tofu is out of the oven, plate it and pour a little finishing sauce over it. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 778mgPotassium: 252mgFiber: 4gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 309IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg
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