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Maple-Glazed Tofu [Vegan]

This recipe is for golden, oven-baked tofu, marinated in a sticky maple-ginger sauce with fragrant cloves and black pepper. It's simple, yet full-flavored. Serve this entrée alongside roasted vegetables or mash potato and cabbage.

Ingredients You Need for Maple-Glazed Tofu [Vegan]

14-ounce block firm tofu, pressed
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 white onion, finely chopped
1 bay leaf, placed in 1 tablespoon of hot water to infuse for a few minutes
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons whole cloves
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon unrefined muscovado sugar

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How to Prepare Maple-Glazed Tofu [Vegan]

Preheat the over to 475°F.
To press tofu, wrap the block in kitchen roll, place between two plates and place a heavy weight on top for at least half an hour then drain.
Slice the pressed tofu into thick pieces. Pour the olive oil into an ovenproof dish or baking tray and place the tofu on top, spreading the oil out to cover the surface under the tofu.
In a bowl, mix the onion, bay-infused water, black pepper, and ground ginger. Spoon out the onion mix evenly between the slices of tofu and pour any remaining liquid over the top. Top with the cloves by pressing them into the onion mix at intervals. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
In the meantime, mix the maple syrup and sugar together to form a smooth paste for the maple glaze. After the 15 minutes have passed remove the tofu from the oven and brush the maple glaze over the top and edges of the tofu. Return to the oven for a further 15 minutes, or until the edges of the tofu have become crisp and golden.
Remove the cloves and serve.