If you’re on the lookout for a delicious and nutritious meal prep option, look no further than Gochujang Tofu. This Korean-inspired dish brings together the bold flavors of gochujang, tofu, and a medley of complementary ingredients. Let’s dive into the details of this delightful meal prep. You can view my full collection of plant based meal prep recipes here.
Ingredients & Substitutions
To craft this culinary masterpiece, gather the following ingredients:
Tofu
- 1 ½ blocks extra firm tofu (or 2 blocks for extra protein)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
Sauce
- ¼ cup gochujang
- 1 orange juiced
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- ¼ cup maple syrup (substitute honey or agave)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 heaping tbsp minced ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Cabbage
- 1 tbsp oil for cooking
- 4 cups cabbage, chopped into large bite-sized pieces
Toppings
- 2-3 green onions, sliced
- 4 tsp sesame seeds
Quinoa
- ⅔ cup dry quinoa
- 1 ⅓ cup water
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
Helpful Tools
Ensure you have these tools on hand:
- Baking sheet
- Whisk
- Pan for sautéing
- Containers for meal storage
How To Make This Recipe
Tear tofu into bite-sized pieces.
Toss with cornstarch and soy sauce.
Bake tofu at 400 degrees for 30 mins, flipping halfway.
Cook tofu as per package instructions, adding soy sauce or tamari for flavor.
Whisk together orange juice, orange zest, gochujang, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and rice vinegar for the sauce.
Sauté cabbage with oil until cooked, add ¼ of the sauce, and set aside.
Cook tofu in the pan with the remaining sauce until coated.
Divide ingredients into containers, topping with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
- Adjust spice levels by varying gochujang quantity.
- Marinate tofu for enhanced flavor.
- Experiment with different toppings for variety.
FAQs: Gochujang Tofu Meal Prep
Yes, but adjust cooking times accordingly.
It has a kick, but adjust to your spice preference.
While tofu freezes well, the texture may change slightly.
Gochujang Tofu Meal Prep
Ingredients
Tofu
- 1 ½ blocks extra firm tofu (use 2 full blocks if you want extra protein)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
Sauce
- ¼ cup gochujang
- 1 orange juiced
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- ¼ cup maple syrup sub honey or agave
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 heaping tbsp minced ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Cabbage
- 1 tbsp oil for cooking
- 4 cups cabbage, chopped into large bite sized peices (I used Taiwanese cabbage, but any green cabbage works)
Toppings
- 2-3 green onions, sliced
- 4 tsp sesame seeds
Quinoa
- ⅔ cup dry quinoa
- 1 ⅓ cup water
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
Instructions
- Tear tofu into bite-sized pieces. Toss in a bowl with cornstarch and soy sauce to combine.
- Spread tofu out onto a baking sheet, and bake at 400 degrees for 30 mins, flipping tofu halfway.
- Cook the tofu according to the package instructions. Add 1 tbsp of soy sauce or tamari in with the water to add more flavour.
- While the tofu is baking, prepare the sauce by whisking together the orange juice, orange zest, gochujang, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
- Next, sauté the cabbage in a pan on medium heat with about a tbsp of oil. This should take about 10-15 minutes to cook. Once the cabbage is cooked through, add ¼ of the gochujang sauce into the cabbage and stir to combine.
- Remove the cabbage from the pan and set aside.
- Using the same pan, add in the cooked tofu and the remainder of the gochujang sauce. Cook until the sauce has thickened and all tofu is coated. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Divide all ingredients into 4 separate containers, and top with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
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Conclusion: Gochujang Tofu Meal Prep
Incorporating Gochujang Tofu Meal Prep into your culinary repertoire not only satisfies your taste buds but also streamlines your meal planning. Embrace the fusion of flavors and enjoy a convenient, flavorful, and healthful meal prep option.
I made this meal prep and it was so delicious, I did perfer the gochujang tofu warm, but the flavor was amazing and loved the high protein content.
Hi Latoya thanks so much for your feedback! So happy you loved the flavour!
This was amazing!!
Thanks Jackie
Loving your meal preps!! Been making them over the last month
Hi Nina, Thank you SO much!! I’m so happy you’ve been making and loving the vegan meal preps 🙂 you just made my day!