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I’m so excited to share with you these Crispy Maple Tofu Bites made with 100% Pure Maple Syrup from Canada! They’re easy to make and super versatile. I love it with this purple cabbage and red pepper slaw here, but honestly they’re the perfect sweet/savory protein topper to anything. 

Now, I’ve said this before and I’ve said it again – stocking your pantry with essentials can help you in the long run because the basics (olive oil, salt, vinegar, etc) are the base to help you create simple but flavorful meals. Maple Syrup is my number one, go-to sweetener because it’s made with one ingredient – the sap from maple trees! While you’ll often see other syrups on the market, it’s not quite true maple syrup unless it’s only one ingredient. 

Also, the flavor of the 100% pure maple syrup from Canada is like no other – it’s versatile enough to be in both savory and sweet dishes! A little bit goes a long way so you don’t really need a lot at once. While maple syrup is still sugar, you can absolutely consume it in moderation as part of a healthy diet. Overall, it does contain vitamins and minerals (per 2 tbsp serving) and provides a source of manganese, which is a trace mineral that our bodies use to support metabolism. 

I can’t wait for you to give these maple tofu bites a try – if you do, give me a tag on Instagram at @NutritionHappens and let me know what you think! 

Crispy Maple Tofu Bites 

Ingredients:

✔️ 1 pack (8oz) extra firm tofu, drained and cut into cubes
✔️ 1 medium head red cabbage, chopped
✔️ 2 red bell pepper, chopped
✔️ ⅓ cup green onions, chopped
✔️ Tofu marinade: ¼ cup Maple Syrup from Canada + 2 tbsp coconut aminos + 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar + 1 tbsp sesame oil + ¼ tsp each garlic and ginger paste (or powder)
✔️ Salad dressing: 3 tbsp coconut aminos + 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil + 1.5 tbsp Maple Syrup from Canada + 1 tbsp sesame oil + 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar Instructions:

Instructions:

✔️ Place tofu between two towels and press down with something heavy (i.e skillet, pots and pans, etc). Let moisture drain for 25 minutes before cutting into cubes. 
✔️ In a small mixing bowl, combine ingredients for marinade. Add cubed tofu into a shallow baking dish and pour marinade over to completely cover the tofu. Combine until evenly coated and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. 
✔️ Heat oil in a large cooking pan over medium heat – add tofu. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Add remaining marinade and toss until evenly coated. Remove from the skillet.
✔️ Combine ingredients for salad dressing and toss with remaining ingredients for salad. Serve with tofu cubes on top.