Lemon Pepper Tofu

Ingredients

Seasoned Tofu

1 (450g) block super firm tofu, cut into cubes or slabs

2 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp nutritional yeast

1/2 tsp dry thyme

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp avocado oil

Sauce

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

1-2 tsp maple syrup

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 cup vegetable broth

1 tsp cornstarch

Salt to taste

1 tsp red pepper flakes, optional

2 cloves garlic, crushed

Directions

To a dish or bowl, add the cornstarch, nutritional yeast, pepper, thyme and salt and give it a good mix to combine.

Take the tofu pieces and roll in the mixture to coat.

Warm your oil in a large skillet. When hot, add the tofu pieces in and allow to cook and sear for 3-5 minutes or until golden before flipping to the other side to cook for an additional 3-5 minutes. Try not to disturb the tofu too much as it cooks to avoid it sticking to the pan.

While the tofu cooks, combine the lemon juice, zest, maple syrup, black pepper, vegetable broth and cornstarch in a bowl and set aside.

Remove the cooked tofu from your pan. Add a teaspoon of oil and sauté your garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.

Pour in your sauce and allow to cook down for 2-3 minutes or until it has slightly thickened. Add your tofu back to the pan and coat with the sauce.

Top with any additional lemon zest you have on hand.