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French Onion Tofu
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French Onion Tofu

5 from 1 vote
Say bonjour to French Onion Tofu, a tasty and innovative dish that brings the charm of France to your plate in a unique and healthy way.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 217
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Caramelized Onions
  • 2 yellow onions medium-sized, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin, Tbsp at the start and 1Tbsp at the end
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup vegetable stock
  • ½ tsp salt kosher
Molasses Tofu
  • 1 tofu firm, pressed for 15-30 minutes
  • 2 Tbsp molasses
  • ½ tsp black vinegar
  • 1 tsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp mushroom powder
  • 1 tsp salt kosher

Method
 

How to make Caramelized Onions
  1. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the extra virgin olive oil and the sliced onions. Stir to coat the onions with extra virgin olive oil, and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Season with salt.
  2. Continue cooking the onions slowly, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan. The heat needs to be hot enough to caramelize the sugars in the sliced onions, but not so high that the liquid evaporates too quickly and the bottom burns. Cook until very tender and deep brown in color.
  3. Add the garlic and oregano, mix to incorporate.
  4. Add the soy sauce and reduce until dry.
  5. Stir in the vegetable broth, and Dijon mustard and cook over low heat until lightly reduced.
How to Make Molasses Tofu
  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Slice the tofu into 4 slices.
  3. In a separate bow, combine molasses, olive oil, black vinegar, paprika, mushroom powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
  4. Place the tofu on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using a brush coat the tofu.
  5. Place in the oven cooking for 10-12 minutes. Flip the tofu, and brush with the marinade.
  6. Continue to cook for another 12-15 minutes.
How to Finishing French Onion Tofu
  1. Place a generous portion of caramelized onions onto the cooked tofu.
  2. Sprinkle vegan cheese onto the onions.
  3. Place into the oven for 7-10 minutes to melt the cheese.
  4. Serve immediately.