Crispy Baked Sticky Sesame Tofu

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat profile.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers more protein.

Press the tofu to remove excess water using a tofu press or by wrapping it in paper towels and squeezing it out.

Break the tofu into pieces from a big package.

In a plastic or paper bag, combine corn starch, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.

Add the tofu pieces into the bag and shake until they are evenly coated.

Preheat the oven to 370°F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the coated tofu pieces on it.

Bake the tofu for 10 minutes, then flip the pieces to ensure both sides get crispy.

Bake for an additional 10 minutes for a total of about 20 minutes.

Prepare the sticky sauce by combining Bragg liquid aminos, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and organic ketchup in a pan.

Heat the sauce until it thickens, then add the baked tofu pieces and coat them in the sauce.

Serve the tofu over sticky rice with steamed kale on the side.

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