How about putting aside this idea that tofu is boring and tasteless? – There’s nothing like that! Nothing that some spices and some tricks when preparing don’t make a difference!
Tofu is one of the most traditional and spoken sources of vegetable protein. At the time of purchase, I think it is very important to prioritize an organic option to prevent it from being genetically modified soy, thereby minimizing the chances of allergic processes and sensitivities..
That said, it is a very practical and versatile option to include in our daily lives and the amount of protein in its composition is quite significant. 3.5g of carbohydrate, with 2.9g of dietary fiber.

Now let’s go to the recipe?

Recipe

Ingredientes:

• 420g Tofu Orgânico e extra firme (importante!)
• 1 colher de sopa de Óleo de Abacate ou outra opção de sua preferência
• 1-2 colher de sopa de Tamari ou shoyu (molho de soja orgânico sem glúten – usei a versão com 50% menos sódio) 
• 1 colher de chá de Páprica defumada
• 1 colher de sopa de Alho em pó
• Ingredientes extras e opcionais: nutritional yeast, cominho, tomilho)

Instructions:

1. Corte o tofu extra firme em cubos.
2. Em um bowl misture bem todos os ingredientes.
3. Em uma Iron Skillet (uso Lodge de ferro), grelhe o tofu por 05 minutos e na sequencia leve ao forno a 400F/200C por 20 minutos. (Caso não tenha este tipo de panela, você pode usar uma frigideira e uma assadeira tradicional, sem problema algum).
4. Ideal seria virar os cubos de tofu na metade do tempo para ficar crocante mais uniformemente.
5. Tire do forno e deixe esfriar, neste momento que ficará crocante!
6. Aproveite

crispy tofu

reciprocate

ingredients:

• 420g Tofu – extra firm & organic
• 1 tablespoon Avocado oil
• 1 – 3 tablespoon Tamari ( I used 50% less sodium version, you can also sub for Coconut aminos)
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• Black pepper to taste
• Dash of sea salt if using coconut aminos
• Extra (optional): dash of cumin powder, turmeric or thyme.

instructions:

1. Cut the tofu in cubes.
2. In a bowl mix well all the ingredients.
3. Sauté the tofu in a Iron Skillet (I use Lodge) for 05 minutes then transfer your cast iron skillet to your oven and bake it for extra 20 minutes at 400F.
4. Ideally you would remove the tofu from the oven after 10 min, flip sides so it can get crispy more uniformly.
5. Wait the tofu to cool down (it will get crispy only when it cools down)
6. Enjoy!