Shredded Tofu
This flavorful shredded tofu is an excellent complete protein source and can be used in many recipes that typically use ground meat. It's easy to make and versatile, so you can enjoy it in several different dishes throughout the busy week and keep dinners exciting!
Ingredients
- 1 block (430 g / 15 oz) extra firm tofu
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) paprika
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) onion powder
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp (1.2 mL) black pepper
- 3 Tbsp (45 mL) low sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) honey or maple syrup
- 2 tsps (10 mL) sesame oil
Optional Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) water
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F / 175 C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
- Drain and pat tofu dry. Using the large side of a box cheese grater, grate the tofu.
- In a large bowl, add tofu shreds, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, soy sauce, honey, vinegar and sesame oil. Mix everything together.
- Spread in an even layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, turning once half way.
- Remove from heat. Now the the tofu shreds can be used as a protein in different recipes: On rice, bread, nachos or in lettuce wraps.
Optional Steps
- If you are using this recipe to make a meat free pulled "pork," sandwich, heat the barbecue sauce and water in a pan and add the tofu shreds to it. This will make it moist and meaty with a nice barbecue flavor.