Lemon-Marinated Tofu
To use up a leftover block of tofu, we had the idea of marinating it for four hours in a lemony mixture enhanced with garlic and chili. This crumbled vegetable protein can be used as a garnish—reminiscent of the texture of feta cheese—or can be made into bite-sized pieces to serve with drinks. Easy peasy!
Ingredients
- 7 oz (200 g) firm tofu, diced
- 2 cups (500 ml) water
- 2 tsp salt
- ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- ½ lemon, zest finely grated
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
Instructions
- Place the tofu in a bowl
- In a pot, bring the water and salt to a boil. Pour the hot water over the tofu. Let cool for 15 minutes. Drain the tofu and pat dry with paper towels.
To use up a leftover block of tofu, we had the idea of marinating it for four hours in a lemony mixture enhanced with garlic and chili. This crumbled vegetable protein can be used as a garnish—reminiscent of the texture of feta cheese—or can be made into bite-sized pieces to serve with drinks. Easy peasy!