Honey Soy Garlic Tofu

This Honey Soy Garlic Tofu is a flavorful plant-based version of the classic sweet and savory dish, with crispy tofu tossed in a sticky honey garlic sauce. This weeknight friendly dish is ready in less than 30 minutes!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 272

Author Elizabeth

Equipment

Non-Stick Pans

Ingredients

1 16 Ounce Block Super Firm Tofu or extra firm, pressed 30 minutes
2 Teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil optional, for cooking
¼ Cup Honey or Vegan Honey or sub agave or maple syrup
¼ Cup Soy Sauce, Tamari, or Liquid Aminos
6 Cloves Garlic minced
1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil optional
⅛ Teaspoon Cayenne optional
2 Teaspoons Sesame Seeds
Fresh Scallions to serve
Rice to serve
Vegetables of choice to serve

Instructions

In a small bowl whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, cayenne, and sesame seeds.
Slice the tofu into cubes.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, if using. Add the tofu and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
Add the honey garlic sauce in two batches. Pour on half the sauce, stir to coat, then cook 2-3 minutes, stirring once or twice. Add the second half of the sauce and cook again with the same method.
Serve with rice, veggies, scallions, and sesame seeds.

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