These tofu taste cubes are spicy, savory, and endlessly versatile. Serve them on a bagel, toss into salads, or add to bowls and rice dishes. They’re high in plant protein, quick to cook, and perfect for prepping ahead for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 2 tbsp (32 g) tomato paste
- 2 tbsp (28 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the rest
- 2 tbsp (28 ml) grapeseed oil or other
- Vegetable oil
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 8 oz (225 g) extra-firm tofu, diced
- ¼ cup (32 g) nutritional yeast
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together all the sauce ingredients, including salt and black pepper to taste, plus ¼ cup (60 ml) of water.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the carrot and celery and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the tofu and the sauce and cook, stirring, for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Adjust the salt. Turn off the heat, add the nutritional yeast and mix.