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Crispy Baked Tofu & Raw Veggies with Peanut Miso Sauce | Living Healthy in Seattle

Crispy Baked Tofu & Raw Veggies with Peanut Miso Sauce

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Tofu pressing time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

Crispy Tofu

  • 7 ounces firm or extra firm tofu (1/2 block, drained)
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon gomasio (sesame salt)
  • 1 tablespoon tapicoa flour/starch (I use Bob's Red Mill Tapioca Flour)

Peanut Miso Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons warm water
  • 2 tablespoons creamy natural peanut butter (no added oil or sugar)
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white miso paste (I use Miso Master Organic Mellow White Miso)
  • 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon low sodium tamari or liquid aminos
  • Red chili flakes or crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Vegetables

  • 1 handful fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated/shredded purple cabbage
  • 1/2 cup grated/shredded carrots
  • 3/4 cup sliced red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Thai basil leaves

Instructions
 

  • Wrap a paper towel (or clean dish towel) around the block of tofu. Place the wrapped tofu on a plate, and press the tofu with a heavy pot or another comparable object—the weight of the pan alone will do. After 30 minutes, remove the pot and towel, then cut the tofu into medium-small cubes (about 3/4 inch). Pat the cubes dry, with a fresh towel if necessary.
  • Heat oven to 425. In a medium-large bowl, gently toss the tofu in 1 teaspoon oil to evenly coat. Add the sesame and toss to coat. Then add the tapioca flour and toss until the tofu is coated in a thin layer of the sesame and flour.
  • Spread the tofu out on a parchment lined metal baking pan, then bake for 15 minutes. Flip, then bake another 10 minutes, or until the tofu is crispy and light golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the sauce ingredients together until well combined. Taste, and adjust the ingredient amounts to your liking.
  • Layer the spinach, cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers in a medium size bowl. Drizzle on some peanut sauce, then top with the tofu, more peanut sauce, and basil.