Almond crusted tofu is brightly flavored with fresh ginger and crunchy Marcona almonds. A favorite salad topper or sandwich filling.
Almond Crusted Tofu
This quick and easy recipe will be your new flavorful favorite, whether you are craving a warm topper for a cool crisp salad or a wrap and sandwich filling.
My favorite Marcona almonds bring the crunch and rich flavor that pairs well with the bright warming ginger.
Serve over salad, pasta or vegetables, in a sandwich or wrap.
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Almond Crusted Tofu
Brightly flavored with fresh ginger, and crispy crunchy from Marcona almonds, this will become a favorite salad topper or sandwich filler!
Ingredients
- ½ inch ginger root, peeled and minced
- â…“ cup sesame oil
- ¼ cup tamari
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 block extra firm tofu, pressed
- â…“ cup Marcona almonds, chopped
- 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- Blend ginger, sesame oil, tamari and rice vinegar, transfer to a shallow bowl.
- Slice (pressed) tofu into two even halves, then slice those halves into three equal sized slabs. Place tofu slabs in marinade, flipping to coat completely. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes, to several hours.
- Arrange tofu on prepared (parchment, foil, silpat) baking sheet, top with almonds, sesame and salt. Bake at 350 °F for 15-18 minutes.
- This tofu can also be grilled on an outdoor grill, carefully.
Notes
dairy, egg, gluten free, vegan recipe
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 232Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 329mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 11g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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Kristy says
I'm happy to hear that you're starting to be able to relax a bit! I will continue to keep you and your father in my thoughts.
And you're right- that is a damn good tofu recipe. Good lord, it looks amazing! I love marcona almonds, so this is going on my must-try list. Thank you!
spabettie says
I love marconas too, I hope you like this one!
Lora @cakeduchess says
I love your positive energy and have been thinking of your dad. I will still keep him in my prayers. Thank you for all your support. This tofu is awesome and I am making it this week for me!xx
spabettie says
thank YOU, Lora - your support and friendship has been important to me! I hope you like the tofu - to me, the crust makes all the difference.
Amber Shea @Almost Vegan says
So glad to hear things are going in the right direction. Onward and upward!
spabettie says
thanks, Amber - I truly hope so!
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says
this looks wonderful! will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers:)
spabettie says
thanks, Caralyn - that means a lot. happy Monday to you!
Ashley F. says
Yum! My little one absolutely loves tofu so I'm always looking for new ways to make it. That crust looks amazing!
spabettie says
the crust makes all the difference, I think.
Nichole says
Now you have my attention. WOW! that puts plain breadcrumbs to shame.
spabettie says
plain breadcrumbs? pssshhh. 😉
Allie says
I'm always wishing for the best for you and your dad--Keep us updated on his healing process!
And oh, crusted/dusted tofu always looks so gourmet--love the dark/light combo that you get with the almonds and sesame seeds.
spabettie says
thank you, Allie - your friendship and thoughtfulness this year has been priceless to me!
...and the sesame seeds are part of a new condiment I learned about in class - gomasio, which is sesame seeds and salt. very good! 🙂
jobo says
So glad to hear your dad is now on the road to recovery, I am so hopeful for him and sending strength to him and your family! I love your updates, and your positivity and your thankfulness. And your recipes!! I don't even like tofu that much but this looks really really good! It scares me to try to make tofu myself but this, I might try sometime 🙂
spabettie says
Jolene, your comments always make me smile and lift me up! thank you for your continued love our way - it helps, it really really helps.
so, this recipe may make you like tofu? 😉
Abby says
I can't eat tofu, but I did want to pop in and send you more of my thoughts--but only the good ones. Day at a time there, my friend. 😉
spabettie says
thank you, Abby - your words always move me. ...I think about "you need rain to see the rainbows" all the time - I am lucky to have a wise friend like you!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
I've been waiting for this one. It looks amazing! I want to just reach through the screen and grab it.
So glad to hear you dad has finished the therapy. I pray that he heals quickly now and that all is well for him.
spabettie says
I know you were waiting, there are some others I'm sharing soon 😉
thank you Heather, your daily messages to me are like hugs - the positive energy really helps. XO