{"id":7572,"date":"2023-11-17T15:06:38","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T20:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brackety-ack.com\/?p=7572"},"modified":"2023-11-17T15:06:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T20:06:38","slug":"brown-sugar-glazed-tofu-roast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brackety-ack.com\/?p=7572","title":{"rendered":"Brown Sugar Glazed Tofu  Roast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Written by Allison Shaw<\/em><\/p>\n<p>As someone who is \u201cflexitarian\u201d, or vegetarian curious, the holidays have typically stood out as being especially filled with things outside<br \/>\nof those dietary parameters; and while I don\u2019t hold myself to any strict guidelines of vegetarianism or veganism, I\u2019ve been curious what a<br \/>\nvegetarian holiday meal could look like. This is where I discovered the tofu roast, and specifically this recipe for a brown sugar glazed tofu roast<br \/>\nfrom Alissa at Connoisseurus Veg.<br \/>\nFor this recipe, you will need;<br \/>\n*1 package of extra firm tofu<br \/>\n*For the marinade you will need 1\u20444 cup of soy sauce, 2 tbsp orange juice, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, 1\u20442 tsp<br \/>\ngarlic powder,<br \/>\n*For the glaze you will need 1\u20444 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp orange juice, 2 tsp dijon mustard, 1\u20444 tsp ground cinnamon, 1\u20444 tsp<br \/>\nground cloves.<br \/>\nFirst, take the tofu out of the package, let it drain, and then press it for at least 20 minutes. While you are pressing the tofu, you can make<br \/>\nthe marinade by mixing all the marinade ingredients into a small bowl. Once the tofu is pressed, score it by making 1\u20444 inch deep diagonal<br \/>\ncuts on the top and bottom to form a diamond pattern in the tofu. Place the tofu in a shallow dish, pour the marinade on top, and let sit from<br \/>\nanywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours, depending on preference. When you\u2019re ready to roast, preheat the oven to 400*F and bake the tofu<br \/>\nfor 45 minutes on a rimmed baking sheet, basting it with the marinade every 15 minutes. While the tofu roasts, you can make the glaze by<br \/>\ncombining all the ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter has melted and the mixture is well combined, reduce heat<br \/>\nand simmer for 6 minutes. Remove the tofu after 45 minutes, pour the glaze on top, and then bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let the roast<br \/>\ncool slightly to allow it to firm back up, then slice and enjoy! This recipe is perfect for a Thanksgiving entree or side, especially if you want to<br \/>\npass on the turkey this year but still want some protein.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by Allison Shaw As someone who is \u201cflexitarian\u201d, or vegetarian curious, the holidays have typically stood out as being especially filled with things outside of those dietary parameters; and while I don\u2019t hold myself to any strict guidelines of vegetarianism or veganism, I\u2019ve been curious what a vegetarian holiday meal could look like. 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