Peanut Baked Tofu

Spiced peanut butter brings out the best in this baked tofu dish.

Serves:  about 14 slices
Prep Time: 5 min, plus 20 min marinating

Cooking Time: 10 min

Total:  35 min

Ingredients

1 slab extra firm tofu
1/3 cup orange juice
3 tbsp. natural peanut butter
1 tbsp. sesame oil
1 tbsp. maple syrup or honey
1 tbsp. fresh ginger, grated
1 clove garlic, pressed
cayenne pepper
paprika
sriracha sauce
salt and pepper
sesame seeds

Directions

1. Using a paper towel, press excess water from tofu. Cut into thin slabs.
2. In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients.  Taste and adjust spices if necessary.
3. Marinate tofu in a larger bowl or dish for a minimum of 30 minutes.  Can be marinated overnight, by covering and refrigerating.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange tofu slabs so that they don't touch one another.  Spread remaining sauce on tofu.
5. Broil for 5 minutes and remove from oven.  Carefully flip each slab, sprinkle with sesame seeds and return to oven for another 3-4 minutes.
6. Serve warm or cold, as an appetizer (with extra sauce), in salad, or as a side with rice and vegetables.

Adapted from loveveggiesandyoga.com