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Tahini Macadamia Crusted Tofu: Vegan/Gluten-Free Recipe

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This tahini macadamia crusted tofu dish that will really stick to your ribs. Crunchy and nutritious macadamia nuts encrust marinated tofu without any grains or gluten, but plenty of flavor and protein.

Have This!

Creamy tahini marinade:

  • Three-fourth cup filtered water
  • Four teaspoons soy sauce
  • Three tablespoons tahini or other nut butter
  • Two tablespoons lemon juice
  • Half teaspoon garlic, minced, or ginger, peeled and minced
  • A pinch of cayenne

Crust:

  • Half cup macadamias roasted no salt
  • One tablespoon coconut, shredded & toasted
  • One teaspoon cilantro, minced
  • Half teaspoon cumin, toasted
  • One-fourth teaspoon chili powder
  • A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Tofu

Do This!

  • Place all marinade ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place soy sauce and water in a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
  • Prepare the creamy tahini marinade and pour or spread over tofu cutlets.
  • Let sit for at least 20 minutes. Cutlets can also be marinated the day before the dish is prepared.
  • Place dish in the oven and bake for ten minutes.
  • Place crust ingredients in food processor and process until chopped fine.
  • Cover tofu liberally with crust mixture put in the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and serve while hot.

 

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