Honey Garlic Tofu

Crispy honey garlic tofu tossed in a sticky sweet and savory sauce brings a whole new world of flavor to bean curd in around 40 minutes total.

Why this recipe works

The perfect balance between sweet and savory pairs extra well against the crispy coated bean curd in this easy honey garlic tofu recipe. The prep work is simple here, all you have to do is bake the tofu, cook the sauce on the stovetop, and then brush the sauce on the crispy tofu nuggets once done baking.

Really though, who said tofu had to be bland? It’s one of the best candidates for heavily flavored sauces or spice mixes because it soaks up all the surrounding flavor. Plus, it’s packed with protein and good-for-you nutrients. One of our favorite ways to serve this tofu is to substitute it with the chicken in our honey garlic chicken stir fry. Quick, filling, and nutritious. That’s exactly how we like it!

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

TOFU – Firm or extra-firm tofu is best for this recipe. Soft tofu won’t hold its shape as well when baked. We’ll toss it in some cornstarch to help absorb excess moisture and give it a nice crispy coating.

SAUCE – The honey and brown sugar add a nice bit of sweetness to the sauce. For a vegan alternative to honey, try maple syrup or agave syrup. Fresh or jarred garlic will both work here. A cornstarch slurry is added to the sauce to thicken.

How to Make Honey Garlic Tofu

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1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. Wrap tofu in paper towels and gently squeeze to remove any excess moisture. Cut tofu into 2-inch cubes. Place cubed tofu into a large mixing bowl.
3. Sprinkle cornstarch over the tofu and toss to coat.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together white wine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, brown sugar, and honey. Pour half of this mixture over the tofu in the bowl. Pour remaining sauce mixture into a saucepan.
5. Spread tofu out onto a baking sheet. Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes.
6. Place saucepan of remaining sauce over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then turn heat down to medium. Make a cornstarch slurry by whisking together cornstarch and water and drizzling it into the saucepan. Stir or whisk occasionally until thickened.
7. Remove tofu from oven and brush with thickened sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Serving Suggestions

Serve honey garlic tofu with your favorite steamed or roasted vegetables as well as white or brown rice. It’s also fantastic with quinoa! Enjoy warm from the skillet with an optional garnish of sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

More Vegetarian Recipes

• Lentil Meatballs
• Mushroom Burger
• Black Bean Tacos
• Sticky Garlic Cauliflower
• Spicy Tofu

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Honey Garlic Tofu

A quick and easy honey garlic tofu recipe that packs in the flavor and transforms the tofu cubes into something mouth-watering.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: 5 servings

40 minutes mins

Calories: 208

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ 14 ounces tofu firm or extra firm
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
• ▢ 3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
• ▢ 3 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• ▢ 3 Tablespoons minced garlic
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
• ▢ ½ cup honey

Slurry

• ▢ 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• ▢ ¼ cup water

Things You’ll Need

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  Mixing bowls
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  Chef’s knife
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  Baking sheet
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  Saucepan

Before You Begin

• Firm or extra-firm tofu is best for this recipe. Soft tofu won’t hold its shape as well when baked. 
• For a vegan alternative to honey, try maple syrup or agave syrup.

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 F.
• Wrap tofu in paper towels and gently squeeze to remove any excess moisture. Cut tofu into 2-inch cubes. Place cubed tofu into a large mixing bowl.
• Sprinkle cornstarch over the tofu and toss to coat.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together white wine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, brown sugar and honey. Pour half of this mixture over the tofu in the bowl. Pour remaining sauce mixture into a saucepan.
• Spread tofu out onto a baking sheet. Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes.
• Place saucepan of remaining sauce over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then turn heat down to medium. Make a cornstarch slurry by whisking together cornstarch and water and drizzling it into the saucepan. Stir or whisk occasionally until thickened.
• Remove tofu from oven and brush with thickened sauce.

Expert Tips & FAQs

• Store any leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 208cal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg

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