Balsamic Tofu, Seitan, or Tempeh Marinade
This simple marinade makes everything taste better and will make your tofu, tempeh, or seitan a rich dark colour too!
My Notes:
Servings: make enough marinade for 1 block of tofu or tempeh, or 2 seitan tenders
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil *see notes for oil-free
- 2 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a resealable bag or airtight container, mix, then add your sliced or cubed tofu, sliced or cubed tempeh, or your two seitan tenders. Let marinate for a minimum of 15 minutes or up to 4 days.ย
- Once marinated, cook up your seitan, tofu, or tempeh any way you like! Pan-fry, air-fry, grill, BBQ, bake. My favourite is to pan-fry over medium-high heat, a couple of minutes per side so it gets a bit crispy on the outside, and hot all the way through.
Notes
Tofu: If using tofu, use a medium, firm, or extra-firm tofu. It's also recommendedย to press the tofu first before marinating.
Speed: I designed each recipe to be SUPER quick and easy to make- no chopping, mincing, or cooking. Each recipe uses pantry staples- sauces, spices, and seasonings that you likely already have on hand. That said if you would like to sub in fresh herbs, garlic, or ginger, instead of the powdered versions, feel free to do so.
Make ahead: Marinate your tofu, tempeh, or seitan for a minimum of 15 minutes, but up to 4 days in the fridge for maximum flavour. Or you can toss them in the freezer. The seitan or tempeh freezes beautifully, but tofu changes texture when frozen (it gets kind of spongey), so freeze tofu only if you enjoy that texture. Some people love frozen tofu, some don't.ย
Oil-free: If you prefer oil-free marinades, sub the oil in this recipe for water, vegetable broth, white wine, or aquafaba.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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