Za'atar Marinated Tofu

There is an easy way to prepare tofu for multiple meals that does not involve baking or frying and is satisfyingly delicious. With just one marinade, you can have tasty tofu meals throughout the week!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: marinated tofu, marinated tofu toast, za'atar marinated tofu

Servings:

Calories: 170kcal

Author: Kathy Marshall

Equipment

1 whisk helps break up the miso
1 bowl or covered to store finished product

Ingredients

16 oz extra firm tofu or firm
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp za'atar mix I use salt-free, see notes
1 ea lemon (juice of 1 lemon)
2 tbsp capers w/some brine
1 tbsp white miso

Instructions

Mix 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp za'atar mix, 1 ea lemon, 2 tbsp capers, and 1 tbsp white miso together with a whisk or fork. The miso is sticky and you'll need to mash it to get it to emulsify with the other ingredients. it adds wonderful flavor as well as texture to the marinade. Miso is a bit salty so you shouldn't need to add any salt to the marinade. Mix, taste, and adjust to suit yourself. I like this marinade because it is a departure from most marinates or flavorings added to tofu dishes that I encounter, which are usually soy/Asian-based flavorings.
Cube up the 16 oz extra firm tofu , in any size cubes you like (I like 1/2" cubes) and place in the marinade. It tastes great right away, or you can store for up to a week in the fridge.

Notes

Feel free to add a few sprinkles of red pepper flakes for heat if you like.

Za'atar Mix: this is a Mediterranean spice blend readily available at many supermarkets and online. It is a mixture of thyme, oregano,marjoram, sumac, and sesame seeds, with or without salt.

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