Name: Saucy Skillet Balsamic Tofu
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1-16 ounce block super firm tofu ((or extra-firm tofu, pressed) patted dry and cubed); ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 Tablespoons tamari ((or soy sauce, if not gluten-free))

Saucy, savory, and tangy, Mediterranean-inspired Balsamic Tofu is easy to make in a skillet in 30 minutes with only 5 ingredients. No marinating required!

Tofu isn't just for Asian-inspired recipes. I love using it in dishes like lemon garlic baked tofu, vegan tofu meatballs, and other vegan tofu recipes that aren't stir fry.

In this recipe, cubes of tofu are pan fried in olive oil until lightly crispy and browned. Then the hot tofu is cooked in a mixture of balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and tamari. The result is a versatile, flavor-packed, saucy tofu that's the perfect vegan main dish for both weeknights and special occasions.

Ingredient info: gluten-free, nut-free, vegan

Platter of balsamic tofu cubes and dinner plate with tofu, mashed potatoes, and steamed vegetables.

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This recipe is insanely good, and such a great change of flavor for us tofu lovers! Brava!

- Jennifer

Ingredients

Package of super firm tofu and bottles of tamari, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard on a cutting board.

Tofu: Look for super firm tofu which is sold in a vacuum-packed wrapper rather than packed in water. I recommend Trader Joe's (and other store brands), Nasoya, and Wildwood Organic. If unavailable, extra-firm tofu can be used, but you'll need to press it first to remove any excess water.
Tamari: If you're not gluten-free, you can substitute soy sauce, if you prefer.

Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.

Instructions

Tofu lightly browed in a skillet, the sauce, the tofu with the simmering sauce, and the finished tofu.

Using a nonstick skillet, saute the tofu cubes in olive oil until lightly browned with a thin crust on all sides, flipping several times.
Meanwhile, whisk together the sauce ingredients until well combined.
Pour the sauce over the tofu.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick and clings to the tofu.

Serving suggestions

Dinner plate with balsamic tofu, mashed potatoes, and steamed sugar snap peas and carrots.

Enjoy Balsamic Tofu with all of your favorite side dishes. In the photo above I served it with olive oil and garlic mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.

It's also delicious with green pepper salad, Mediterranean rice, and sauteed zucchini and tomatoes.

And the leftovers make a fantastic lunch alongside cucumber and orzo salad.

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Love and Veggies,

Amy

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