Tofu is so versatile and delicious any time of day; breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This garlic spiced tofu recipe is just the thing you need to add to your meal prep rotation for the week.
You could have this tofu in a rice or noodle bowl, on a salad, on a sandwich or in wraps. It also includes some wonderful energetic properties including protection, psychic abilities, strength, enhanced spirituality, health, and healing. And did I mention how easily it comes together? It is sure to become one of your new favourites.
Before we get into this Garlic Spiced Tofu recipe, let’s talk about some of the health benefits.
Garlic Spiced Tofu: The Health Benefits
These ingredients are super simple and with some great nutritional benefits.
Tofu
- Nutrient Dense
- High in Protein
- Heart healthy
- May reduce cancer risk
- May protect against diabetes
- May improve bone density
- May benefit brain health
Garlic
- Nutrient dense
- Boosts immune system
- Reduces blood pressure
- Improves cholesterol
- Heart healthy
- Contains anti-oxidants
- May improve bone health
- May help with detoxification
Cayenne Pepper
- Excellent source of Vitamin C
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Anti-oxidant properties
- May benefit overall health
Chili Powder
- Source of Vitamin A
- Excellent source of Vitamin C
- Great iron source
- Supports digestion
- Heart healthy
Garlic Spiced Tofu: Main Magical Properties
Tofu (Soybeans) – spirituality, psychic ability, strength, protection
Garlic – cleansing, health, wards negativity, protection
Chili – protection, strength, healing, love, hex breaking, remove energy blocks
Cayenne – protection, strength, healing, quickens spells
Maple Syrup – love, wealth, joy, prosperity
While going through the steps to prepare your tofu, focus on your goals. What specific situations are you applying this intention to? What in your life do you want to protect?
And Now The Garlic Spiced Tofu Recipe!
Makes 4 servings | Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 280 gram block of extra firm tofu
- 3 green onions
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- black pepper to taste
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Preparation:
1. Toss your tofu in 1 tbsp olive oil, onion powder, black pepper, and cornstarch. Set aside.
2. Preheat a non-stick pan with your 1 tsp olive oil and minced garlic. Saute for 1 minute and then add in your tofu mixture. Sauté stirring frequently until tofu is slightly brown and crispy.
3. While tofu is sautéing, mix up your sauce. Add all ingredients into a bowl and whisk well.
4. Once the tofu is ready stir in your sauce. Simmer for 4 – 6 minutes allowing sauce to thicken. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. Prior to eating you may state the following, ‘May this tofu bring wealth to my life in new and unexpected ways.’
Serve with rice and veggies, on top of a salad, or in a wrap. Leftovers may be stored in the fridge for 3 days.
Thoughts!
Do you like to use tofu in your kitchen? Do you have a favourite intention you associate with tofu?
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Krystle xo
vfoodieSylvia W
This sounds absolutely delicious! I am only finally getting into the habit of keeping tofu on hand, and have few recipes so far, but I look forward to trying this!
As a fairly recent retiree, I have been gradually making changes in my life, including making up to my inner witch again after setting her aside almost 50 years ago.
While I am not vegan (yet) I have been making plant based the majority of my diet – sneaking up on it you might say, so learning to make good use of tofu is high on my list of things to learn.
My air fryer – a gift I couldn’t have afforded on my own (SSI doesn’t leave much financial wiggle room) – has been my go-to for crispy tofu cubes with various sauces. Time to get a little more hands on I guess 🙂
I hope your birthday is/was a joyous moment, properly celebrated! I’m coming up on 69 in a few weeks (tail end of Gemini) and I also have decisions to make, but I am refusing to be despondent!
Krystle
Hello Sylvia! Apologies for the delayed response. This is so wonderful to read! I really hope you enjoy the recipe. I have been dying to get an air fryer but alas, it is not in the budget just yet but one day lol. Thank you so much and Happy Birthday season to you! May this next year be blessed and full of wonder, joy, and magic. 💖