Savory Baked Tofu

Ingredients

Marinade

• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup vegetarian beef stock
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 x 12-oz pkg. firm tofu, cubed

Sauce

• ¼ cup nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp cold water

Directions

Marinade

1. Combine tomato paste and stock in small bowl.
2. Add vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, tamari, garlic and scallions, stirring after each addition.
3. Set aside.
4. Arrange tofu in single layer in non-reactive baking dish.
5. Cover with marinade, and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.
6. Preheat oven to 400°F.
7. Bake tofu in covered baking dish 30 minutes.
8. Pour marinade into saucepan, and brown tofu under broiler.

Sauce

1. Heat marinade for 2 minutes.
2. Add yeast and oregano.
3. In small bowl, combine cornstarch and water, and add to marinade mixture.
4. Cook sauce for 3 minutes, and serve spooned over tofu.