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Honey-Glazed Tofu Steak Dinner Recipe

A rich vegan honey-glazed tofu steak made with pan-seared tofu, maple “honey,” soy sauce, and aromatics for a sticky, bold, flavorful dinner bowl.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Tofu Steaks
  • Firm tofu – 300 g sliced into thick steaks
  • Cornstarch – 1 tbsp
  • Olive oil – 1.5 tbsp
  • For the Vegan “Honey” Glaze
  • Maple syrup or agave – 2 tbsp
  • Soy sauce – 1 tbsp
  • Garlic minced – 1 tsp
  • Ginger grated – ½ tsp
  • Chili flakes – ¼ tsp
  • Lemon juice – 1 tsp
  • Sides Optional
  • Steamed rice – 1 cup
  • Spring onions – 1 tbsp chopped
  • Sesame seeds – ½ tsp

Method
 

  1. Pat the tofu dry and slice it into two steak-style slabs.
  2. Coat each piece lightly with cornstarch for crispiness.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. Sear the tofu steaks until golden on both sides.
  5. Mix maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, and lemon juice.
  6. Pour the glaze into the hot pan.
  7. Let it bubble and thicken for one minute.
  8. Flip the tofu so it absorbs the glaze evenly.
  9. Reduce heat and keep tossing until sticky and shiny.
  10. Serve with rice and garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 340
  • Total Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 20 g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Calcium: 20%
  • Iron: 18%
  • Magnesium: 12%
  • Potassium: 10%
  • Vitamin B6: 8%

Additional Notes / Tips

  • Add smoked paprika for a deeper steak-like flavor.
  • Air fry the tofu before glazing for extra crisp edges.
  • Double the glaze if today felt emotionally exhausting.
  • Add veggies to upgrade the nutrition without killing the vibe.