• Balsamic baked tofu & mozzarella

    Sep 10, 2020

    This recipe was first posted by The Vegan Dairy – view original recipe here.

    Ingredients

    • 450g Firm Tofu sliced into your fav shape
    • ½ small to medium onion sliced into half rings
    • ½-1 cup fresh shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1 can of diced tomatoes or 4-6 chopped tomatoes
    • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or basil, to garnish

    Seasoning

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/2 tsp of chopped fresh rosemary leaves
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
    • 1-2 tsp coconut sugar
    • cracked black pepper, to taste
    • 5-6 cloves tablespoons minced garlic

    Instructions

    • Cut tofu into large pieces you choose and place in a baking tray
    • shake together in a jar the balsamic vinegar, sugar, garlic, olive oil, salt, chopped rosemary leaves, dried oregano
    • Pour the seasoning over the tofu and rub it all over the tofu.
    • Arrange the tomatoes and red onion around the in the dish and marinate for 30 mins to an hour.
    • Preheat oven to 220°C | 430°F.
    • Pour the diced tomato’s over the marinated tofu and spread evenly. It will all mix in while it bakes.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes (depending on the thickness of your tofu or how crispy you want it).
    • Sprinkle with cheese and grill for 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
    • Garnish with parsley, and serve with rice or pasta drizzled with the pan juices.