Creamy Tahini Tofu

Calling all tofu lovers, you must try this Creamy Tahini Tofu! This recipe is tasty, delicious, and is made with only 8 ingredients. Pair this tofu with the veggies and grains you have for a simple lunch or dinner. 

For this recipe I used extra firm tofu. When making this recipe I like to use either extra firm high protein tofu. I like using either of these because it holds its shape really well when preparing.

The first thing you want to do before baking your tofu is press your tofu for at least 20-30 minutes. You might be thinking, why should I press my tofu before baking? I like to refer to tofu as a sponge since it absorbs the liquids in which it is submerged in. When you buy your tofu it is already in water so in order to get your tofu crispy you need to remove as much of the liquid in it as possible.

TIPS WHEN MAKING YOUR TOFU

• Take the tofu out of the package and drain excess water. Rinse the tofu and pat dry using a paper towel.
• Place the tofu on 2 paper towels or a clean kitchen towel and put it on a large plate.
• Add 2-3 ceramic bowls on top of the tofu. The weight of the bowls will not squish or break the tofu but will simply just push the majority of the water out of the tofu. Let the tofu release the excess water for 20-30 minutes. 
• Cut tofu into bite size cubes. If you like extra crispy tofu, cut them into smaller cubes.
• Spray a pan with oil and spread the tofu cubes evenly. This will ensure that they will bake evenly.  
• Bake tofu at 400 degrees fahrenheit for 20 minutes. Take the pan out, flip it and bake it for 20 additional minutes for a total of 40 minutes.
• If you like your tofu more on the soft side, bake the tofu for 15 minutes, flip and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

While the tofu is baking combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk together. Immediately after baking I place the baked tofu in a large bowl and pour the delicious and creamy tahini sauce on top of the tofu and mix until each piece is covered.

If you don’t want to toss your tofu in the sauce add the tofu to your bowl and drizzle with the creamy sauce. You will notice as the tofu cools the sauce will thicken up. Garnish with sesame seeds, and green onions. Serve with your favorite grains and veggies. 

The options are endless when it comes to what you can pair your tofu with.

Below are some of my favorites.

Rice

Quinoa

Noodles

Cauliflower rice 

Avocado

Edamame

Green Beans

Spinach

Sweet Potatoes

The list can honestly go on and on. You can get so creative when it comes to what you eat with your tofu. Or you can do what I like to do and use up what produce and grains that you have in your refrigerator or pantry.

This Creamy Tahini Tofu is: 

Savory 

Creamy

Flavorful

Comforting 

Quick & Easy

Gluten-free

When you make this Creamy Tahini Tofu  I would love it if you would snap a photo of your food and share it with me on instagram @itsallgoodvegan.com. I can’t wait to see how you like it!