✨ Introduction
These Marinated Tofu Cubes 🧄🌿 are flavorful, protein-packed, and perfect for grilling, baking, or stir-frying. Ideal for ftour, meal prep, or plant-based dishes 🍛🔥.
🧂 Base Ingredients
- 🧊 6 blocks firm tofu (cubed)
- 🫙 6 resealable bags or containers
🌈 Marinade Variations
1️⃣ 🌿 Herb Garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
- 1 tsp minced garlic 🧄
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley 🌿
- Salt & pepper
2️⃣ 🌶️ Spicy Paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt
3️⃣ 🍯 Soy Sesame
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- Sesame seeds
4️⃣ 🍛 Curry Yogurt
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt
- 1 tsp curry powder
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt
5️⃣ 🍋 Lemon Mustard
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper
6️⃣ 🧄 Moroccan Charmoula
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🧊 Cube tofu and press to remove excess moisture.
- 🫙 Place tofu in separate bags or containers.
- 🧂 Add marinade ingredients to each bag. Seal and shake gently.
- ❄️ Refrigerate for 2–4 hours or overnight.
- 🔥 Cook by baking, grilling, or pan-frying until golden.
🔄 Methods
- 🥗 Add to salads, bowls, or wraps.
- 🍚 Serve with rice or couscous.
- 🥘 Use in tagines or stir-fries.
- 🧁 Bake in muffin tins for crispy bites.
📚 History
Tofu is a staple in Asian cuisine 🇨🇳🇯🇵 and now embraced in Moroccan kitchens 🇲🇦 for its versatility and ability to absorb bold flavors.
💪 Benefits
- 🧊 High protein
- 🌿 Low fat
- 🍋 Rich in calcium and iron
- 🔥 Easy to digest
🎨 Formation
Serve marinated tofu cubes hot or cold, with sauces or dips 🍽️. Ideal for ftour, meal prep, or plant-based menus 🌙.
✅ Conclusion
Marinated Tofu Cubes are flavorful, healthy, and endlessly adaptable—a plant-based star in every bite 🧄🌶️🌿🍋🍛🔥.
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Veggie fans
- 🍽️ Meal preppers
- 🎉 Health-conscious cooks
- 🌱 Plant-based eaters