Name: Skillet Maple Dijon 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); 3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup; 3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard; salt and pepper (to taste)

Sweet and tangy maple Dijon tofu is easy to make in a skillet in about 30 minutes with just 4 ingredients. It uses a similar cooking technique as my balsamic glazed tofu.

Sauteing the tofu cubes over medium heat until lightly browned and crisp helps cook off excess moisture so the maple Dijon sauce can soak in and cling to the tofu. No marinating required.

Once you know this easy method, you can customize the flavors to make it your own. Prefer it more mustardy and less sweet, or want to double the sauce? Go for it. I love it served hot or cold.

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

Plate of crispy maple Dijon tofu cubes and a purple napkin.

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imo, those who think they don't like tofu have just not found the right recipes yet. This one is so tasty and easy! I love the texture when browned like this and the maple/dijon flavor. Thank you for this recipe!

- Elaine B.

Ingredients

Block of super firm tofu, bottles of olive oil, Dijon mustard, and pure maple syrup, and salt and pepper grinders on a cutting board.

Tofu: Super firm tofu works best here. It's sold vacuum-packed (not sitting in water), so it browns nicely and soaks up the maple Dijon flavor. I like Trader Joe's (and other store brands), Nasoya, and Wildwood Organic. If you can't find super firm, use extra-firm tofu, but press it first to remove excess moisture.

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

How to make maple Dijon tofu

Steps for making this recipe: sauteing cubes of tofu in a skillet, whisking the sauce in a small bowl, the sauce poured over the tofu, and the finished tofu cubes with the sauce absorbed.

Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed tofu and cook until lightly browned on all sides, flipping several times. This takes a few minutes, but it's where the magic starts.
While the tofu browns, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Pour the sauce over the tofu.
Cook, stirring continuously, until it turns into a glossy glaze that coats the tofu.

Serving suggestions

Dinner plate with maple Dijon cubes, steamed broccoli, and a baked potatoes and a serving plate of tofu.

This tofu plays well with almost anything. Here are a few easy ideas:

With lemon spinach rice pilaf or your favorite grain
Tossed with steamed or sauteed green beans, broccoli, or asparagus
Stuffed into lettuce cups with shredded carrots and cucumbers
Added to a big salad for a sweet-tangy bite
Paired with roasted potatoes or seasoned sweet potato cubes

Maple Dijon tofu is best fresh when the edges are at their crispiest, but leftovers are also great straight from the fridge.

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