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Vegetarian Grit Bowls with Maple Tofu

URL: https://cozypeachkitchen.com/grit-bowls-with-maple-tofu/

Ingredients

Maple Tofu

  • 14 ounce extra firm tofu
  • ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Roasted Veggies

  • 12 ounces okra
  • 2 medium red bell peppers
  • 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt-free Cajun seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Grits

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup old-fashioned grits
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ to 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
  • 3 tablespoons vegan butter
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper

Extras

  • ¼ cup pepitas
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
  • to taste vegan cheddar-style cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Prepare the tofu marinade by whisking together soy sauce, maple syrup, nutritional yeast, sriracha, vinegar, oil, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. Add tofu triangles to the marinade and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add oil, and cook tofu in batches until golden, adding reserved marinade as it cooks.
  5. Slice okra and red bell peppers, toss with oil, Cajun seasoning, and salt, then roast for 15-20 minutes.
  6. In a pot, bring water to a boil, stir in grits and salt, reduce heat, and cook until water is absorbed.
  7. Stir in soy milk, vegan butter, nutritional yeast, and pepper into the cooked grits.
  8. Assemble the bowls with grits, tofu, and roasted veggies, topping with pepitas, green onions, and optional cheese.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
449
Total fat
17g
Total carbohydrates
60g
Total protein
19g
Sodium
1257mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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